Roaring Currents: The Road of the Admiral (2015)

Esta película cuenta la historia del almirante Yi Sun Shin, el militar más venerado por los coreanos, y en la batalla de Myeongryang (26 de octubre de 1597) en la que con tan sólo 13 barcos venció a la armada japonesa compuesta por 330 embarcaciones fuertemente armadas. Una hazaña sin precedentes en la historia militar mundial.

1933. Corea está ocupada por los japoneses. Un grupo de exiliados rebeldes planea matar a un comandante nipón, pero la única asesina que puede hacerse cargo de tan delicada tarea está en la cárcel. La resistencia se dispone a sacarla de prisión, cuando un espía alerta a los japoneses, acelerando un entramado de traiciones.

Bajo el dominio colonial japonés opresivo, el Imperio japonés obliga a Deok-hye, la última princesa de la dinastía Joseon a trasladarse a Japón, tras la muerte del Rey Gojong. Ella pasa sus días anhelando volver a Corea, mientras que lucha por mantener su dignidad como una princesa. Después de una serie de intentos fallidos, Deok-hye hace su último intento para regresar a casa con la ayuda de su novio de la infancia, Jang-han.

Precuela de 'Roaring Currents' centrada en la batalla de Hansando, la cual, en el marco de la invasiones japonesas a Corea, enfrentó el 14 de agosto de 1592 a la flota japonesa al mando del almirante Wakizaka Yasuharu y a la flota coreana al mando del almirante Yi Sun Sin.

Comienzos del siglo XVII. Tras el final de la invasión japonesa. Corea se encuentra muy debilitada y las revueltas surgen en cada región auspiciadas por los que ambicionan el poder. Las muertes llegarán a la corte y el comandante del ejército, Gyu-Geob, intentará detener al culpable, pero no sospecha que el responsable de dichas muertes está más cercano a él de lo que pensaba.

Tras abortar el proyecto que unía a ambas Coreas destinado a construir una bomba nuclear con la finalidad de defenderse de ataques vecinos, el mayor norcoreano Kang Min-Gil decide huir con el proyectil con oscuras intenciones. Tras él irá su “igual” del Sur y compañero de proyecto, el mayor Park Jung-Woo. El reencuentro no será nada amistoso contando además con la visita sorpresa de un cometa. Éste provocará un extraordinario efecto que creando un vacío temporal trasladará a algunos miembros de ambos bandos al siglo XVI. Allí se encontrarán con un país devastado por los bárbaros de las regiones vecinas. Frente a una causa común pronto se olvidarán de sus disputas, hallando de paso un aliado inesperado.

Mu Myeong is a Joseon dynasty headhunter who meets and falls in love with lady Ja Yeong who will become the future Empress Myseongseong. A few years later, Ja Yeong enters the royal palace to marry King Gojong. Mu Myeong still having feelings for Ja Yeong and in an attempt to get closer to her becomes her personal body guard.

Basada en hechos reales, "The Proxy Soldiers" sigue a un grupo de mercenarios que deben proteger al nuevo príncipe Gwanghae durante un largo viaje que es fundamental para el futuro del país.

Set towards the end of the 19th century, when coffee was first introduced to Korea, Russian sharpshooter Illichi and Joseon's first barista Danya are manipulated by Japanese officer Sadako into an elaborate plan to assassinate King Gojong.

At the end of the Joseon Dynasty, shortly after the Eulsa Treaty has been forced to be concluded by Ito Hirobumi and the pro-Japanese courtiers, Japan pressures King Gojong to step down from the throne. Meanwhile, An Jung-geun, who is cultivating men of ability at Samheung school, is deeply impressed by a speech made by An Chang-ho, and heads for Russia to volunteer the army fighting for independence of the country. As both a lieutenant general of the Korean militia and a commander of the Korean expeditionary force in Manchuria, he carries on the independence movement in defiance of Japanese coercion.

A famous general who defeated Japanese invaders with the world's first iron ship, 'Turtle battleship' during Chosun dynasty, was intrigued against by many villainous retainers. Even when he was reduced to a much lower rank, he served in the war worrying about the nation's wellbeing. This film depicts General Lee Sun-Shin who is probably the most famous general in Korean history, based on his 'Wartime Diary.'

The staff of "The Admiral: Roaring Currents", the biggest film of all time at the South-Korean box office, has assembled once again for a documentary. Critically acclaimed director KIM Han-min and his team delves into the actual background, prelude, and preparations of Admiral YI Sun-sin in 1597 and how the admiral’s battle plans have won him his most remarkable victory throughout his career.

In 1592, Japan invades Chosun (the ancient name for Korea). While thousands submitted to the foreign rule, Non-gae encourages General CHOI Kyung-hoe to love her, so that she can behead him. In 2007 Korea lovers Seung-hyun and Young-shin are also botanists in search of a legendary flower believed to absorb human souls. During their mountain trek, they encounter Jae-jin a stranger who insists he knows them both. Jae-jin’s presence has a strange effect on Seung-hyun, whose bursts of insanity eventually threaten Young-shin’s life. Eventually Seung-hyun finds himself in a struggle to death with Jae-jin. The film is a fantasy motivated by a historical story of Nongae and the idea of Buddhist transmigration of souls.(KOFIC)

Movie despicting the life and accomplishments of Korean Admiral Yi Sun Shin.

The story of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, the turtle ship, and the crew aboard the ship, which unfolded for two months from the Battle of Hansan to the Battle of Busanpo during the 7-year period of the Japanese Invasion of Korea.

Kim Chang-su, who participated in the Donghak Movement, escapes to Manchuria after being chased by the Japanese army, finally making his way home. Angered by the assassination of Empress Myeong-seong, he murders a Japanese lieutenant and is sent to jail. He escapes from prison turns his focus on the democratic movement by teaching civilians and organizing Sinminheo (a democratic organization), even changing his name to 'Kim Gu.' After he is imprisoned again, he gets out on parole and goes to China, where he participates in establishing a provisional government from which he can direct the anti-Japanese struggle. Kim Gu goes on to play a part in Yun Bong-gil's deeds in Shanghai, the events at Hongkou Park, the encounter with Jiang Jish, and the establishment of the Korean National Army, and leads the struggle for Korea's independence with warm fraternal love and clear national spirit. When Korea is liberated in August 15, 1945, he returns back to his native land.

Admiral Lee Sun-shin designs and builds the 'Turtle Ships' in preparation of the Japanese invasion during the Injin War. He is promoted after his victories, but due to his expanding influence and increased popularity in military circles, the king comes to fear him and has him imprisoned. A year later, the Japanese navy attempts another invasion and the king is required to enter the prison and beg the admiral's assistance.

A woman evil appears to a Japanese feudal lord Mori and kills his son and kidnaps his daughter. He follows the evil but the evil's trick leads his daughter to be killed. Wounded Mori meets a monk who saves him. During Toyotomi invasion long time ago, Mori turned down his staff's advice to attack Korean commanders and woman evil. His men and villagers leave town to avoid the evil. Mori kills his wife by mistake while he runs after that evil. As the monk who knows everything comes to him, Mori admits regretting his faults and leaves for Korea to make sacrifice.

En este drama histórico ambientado durante la Guerra de Imjin, Kwak Jae-Wu lidera un ejército contra los invasores japoneses. Una vez que él y sus soldados ayudaron a derrotar a los japoneses, Kwak rechaza un puesto en el gobierno como recompensa de la Corte Real y, en cambio, elige vivir el resto de su vida en la Montaña Bipa.