Uprising (2024 film)
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Hangul | 전,란 |
Hanja | 戰,亂 |
Literal meaning | War and Revolt[1] |
Revised Romanization | Jeon, ran |
McCune–Reischauer | Chŏn, ran |
Directed by | Kim Sang-man |
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Cinematography | Ju Sung-rim |
Edited by | Han Mi-yeon |
Music by | Jo Young-wook |
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Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 126 minutes |
Country | South Korea |
Language | Korean |
Uprising (Korean: 전,란; lit. War and Revolt) 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.[2] 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 the October 11, 2024.
Premise
[edit]Cheon Yeong, a slave with remarkable martial prowess who struggles to break free from an unjust servitude, and Jong-ryeo, Cheon Yeong's master, meeting again as enemies of King Seonjo's closest military officer and volunteer soldier during a time of chaos.
Cast
[edit]- Gang Dong-won as Cheon Yeong, a man with the best swordsmanship skills[3]
- 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[3]
- Lee Yoon-sang as young Jong-ryeo
- Cha Seung-won as King Seonjo, the king of Joseon.
- Kim Shin-rok as Beom-dong, a member of the civilian militia[3]
- Jin Seon-kyu as Kim Ja-ryeong, a civilian militia leader[3]
- Jung Sung-il as Genshin, the cruel vanguard of the Japanese army[3]
- Kim Hyun[4]
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]In June 2023, Park Chan-wook revealed that he was writing the film's script "for a long time, but [he] finished it in 2019".[5] Because Park was busy filming the HBO series The Sympathizer, Kim Sang-man directed the film instead.[6]
Casting
[edit]On June 7, 2023, Netflix confirmed production of the film with the casting of Gang Dong-won, Park Jeong-min, Cha Seung-won, Kim Shin-rok, Jin Seon-kyu, Jung Sung-il.[7]
Release
[edit]Uprising was confirmed to first premiere as an opening film of the 29th Busan International Film Festival on October 2, 2024.[8][9] The film was released on October 11, 2024.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Brzeski, Patrick (June 6, 2023). "Park Chan-wook to Produce, Co-Write Korean Period Thriller 'War and Revolt' for Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (June 6, 2023). "Park Chan-wook-Produced 'War and Revolt' Set at Netflix". Variety. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Yeo, Gladys (October 2, 2024). "Netflix drops new trailer for original Korean period action film 'Uprising'". NME. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- ^ Son, Bong-suk (May 31, 2023). 배우 김현, 박찬욱 감독 제작 넷플릭스 '전,란' 출연. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ Jeong Hee-yeon (June 21, 2023). 박찬욱 감독, '전,란' 간섭-제작비 언급에 넷플릭스 CEO "전혀 문제 無" [Director Park Chan-wook interferes with 'Jeon, Ran' - Netflix CEO says there is no problem at all when mentioning production costs] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ 영화 판 뒤흔들 '거장' 봉준호·박찬욱이 온다 ['Maestro' Bong Joon-ho and Park Chan-wook are coming to shake up the movie industry.]. 스포츠동아 (in Korean). January 3, 2024.
- ^ Cho Ji-young (June 7, 2023). [공식] 강동원X박정민, 박찬욱 제작 넷플릭스 영화 '전,란' 캐스팅 확정 [[Official] Kang Dong-Won X Park Jung-Min, Park Chan-Wook Produced Netflix Movie 'Jeon, Ran' Casting Confirmed] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved June 7, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Da-sol (September 3, 2024). "Netflix Korean period film 'Uprising' to open 29th BIFF". The Korea Herald. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- ^ Woo, Jae-yeon (October 2, 2024). "BIFF opens with Netflix's 'Uprising,' expands lineup despite setbacks". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- ^ Woo, Ji-won (September 6, 2024). "Netflix historical film 'Uprising' to be released Oct. 11". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved October 7, 2024.