Medieval Japan tried to invade China by stepping through Korea- which failed due to the Chinese reinforcements and Korean resistance. After that period in a few years China had internal strife. This movie is about the Joseon King struggling to keep fealty to the old Chinese Ming dynasty while defending a hillside fortress in the dead of a long winter siege laid by a Qing invading force.
The acting is great and really comes through even for non-korean viewers. The set is elaborate and costumes are ornate. One of my favorite type of movies. Even though at times the build up is slow and grinding the restrained dynamism is very evocative.
The acting is great and really comes through even for non-korean viewers. The set is elaborate and costumes are ornate. One of my favorite type of movies. Even though at times the build up is slow and grinding the restrained dynamism is very evocative.