Uprising (Korean: 전,란; RR: Jeon,ran) is a 2024 South Korean historical war action film directed by Kim Sang-man, written by Shin Cheol and Park Chan-wook, and starring Gang Dong-won, Park Jeong-min, Kim Shin-rok, Jin Seon-kyu, Jung Sung-il, and Cha Seung-won. The film depicts the lives of two childhood friends-turned-adversaries during Japanese invasions of Korea. It had its first premiere as opening film of the 29th Busan International Film Festival on October 2, 2024, and was released on Netflix on October 11, 2024.
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Plot
Cheon Yeong, a slave with remarkable martial prowess who struggles to break free from an unjust servitude, and Jong-ryeo, Cheon Yeong's master, meet again as enemies of King Seonjo's closest military officer and volunteer soldier during a time of chaos.
Cast
Gang Dong-won as Cheon Yeong, a man with the best swordsmanship skills
Jin Jae-hee as young Cheon Yeong
Park Jeong-min as Lee Jong-ryeo, the son of Joseon's highest military official and King Seonjo's closest military officer
