(2017) - The Battleship Island
: The film set a record in South Korea by reaching 970,516 viewers on its opening night. It ultimately surpassed 6.5 million admissions.
: A bandmaster who arrives with his young daughter, seeking only to protect her. The Battleship Island (2017)
Released in July 2017, is a South Korean historical action film directed by Ryoo Seung-wan . It dramatizes a massive escape attempt by Korean forced laborers from Japan’s Hashima Island (nicknamed "Battleship Island" for its silhouette) during the final days of World War II. Plot & Historical Background : The film set a record in South
: As the war nears its end and the Japanese authorities attempt to cover up their war crimes, the miners hatch an audacious plan to escape the heavily fortified island. Key Characters : Released in July 2017, is a South Korean
: A tough street fighter who becomes a leader among the laborers.
: A secret agent and resistance fighter who infiltrates the island on a rescue mission. Critical & Commercial Reception
: While a massive success, it faced criticism in South Korea over "screen dominance" by large conglomerates because it was the first film to be released on more than 2,000 screens simultaneously.