Uprising
2024
****
Director: Kim Sang-man
Cast: Gang Dong-won, Park Jeong-min, Kim Shin-rok, Jin Seon-kyu, Jung Sung-il, Cha Seung-won, Oh Yoon-hong, Kim Hyun, Jin Jae-hee, Lee Yoon-sang
Lee Jong-ryeo and Cheon Yeong were once childhood friends despite being a master and a slave, respectively. During the 16th century Japanese invasions of Korea, the two find themselves on opposing sides of a brutal conflict. This Korean historical action drama was co-scripted by Park Chan-wook, who was slated to direct it as well. Kim Sang-man took over, and the end result is gripping, entertaining, moving, and visually stunning.
