Park Chan-wook units up interval thriller ‘War and Revolt’, his first undertaking at Netflix
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LOS ANGELES: Acclaimed South Korean director Park Chan-wook, recognized for movies reminiscent of “Oldboy” and “The Handmaiden”, is headed to Netflix for his maiden undertaking with the streamer titled “War and Revolt”.
The award-winning filmmaker will co-write and produce “War and Revolt”, a interval thriller following the lives of two childhood friends-turned-adversaries throughout Korea’s Joseon dynasty.
According to leisure web site The Hollywood Reporter, Kim Sang-man of “Midnight FM” fame will direct the upcoming film.
The Korean-language characteristic movie stars Gang Dong-won (“Broker”, “Peninsula”) and Park Jeong-min (“Deliver Us from Evil”, “Bleak Night”) within the lead.
Gang will play the enigmatic Cheon-young, a personality whose exceptional martial prowess defies his humble origins as a slave, and Park Jeong-min will essay the function of Jong-ryeo, Cheon-young’s former grasp and scion of Joseon’s most influential navy household.
After passing the navy service examination, Jong-ryeo turns into King Seonjo’s private guard, resulting in a heart-wrenching reunion along with his former good friend.
“Struggling to break free from the chains of servitude, Cheon-young will be brought to life by Gang’s extraordinary talent, exuding charm and delivering breathtaking action sequences that will leave audiences in awe…”Park’s portrayal is predicted to be nothing wanting mesmerizing, as he delves deep into the advanced psyche of a person torn between friendship and obligation, finally going through his personal downfall,” Netflix mentioned in a press launch.
“War and Revolt” additionally stars Cha Seung-won (Korean drama “Our Blues”) as King Seonjo, a monarch who abandons his individuals on the onset of the Japanese invasion, solely to hunt redemption by restoring his royal authority after the conflict; “Hellbound” actor Kim Shin-rok because the resolute Bumdong, a member of the civilian militia; Jin Seon-kyu of “The Outlaws” fame as Kim Ja-ryeong, a civilian militia chief; and “The Glory” star Jung Sung-il because the intimidating Japanese warlord Genshin, a mentor to Gang’s Cheon-young.
The movie is produced by Moho Film, the Korean banner behind Park Chan-wook’s final launch “Decision to Leave” and “The Handmaiden”, in collaboration with Semicolon Studio.
Park Chan-wook’s subsequent undertaking as a director is the HBO miniseries “The Sympathizer”, starring Robert Downey Jr in a number of roles.
LOS ANGELES: Acclaimed South Korean director Park Chan-wook, recognized for movies reminiscent of “Oldboy” and “The Handmaiden”, is headed to Netflix for his maiden undertaking with the streamer titled “War and Revolt”.
The award-winning filmmaker will co-write and produce “War and Revolt”, a interval thriller following the lives of two childhood friends-turned-adversaries throughout Korea’s Joseon dynasty.
According to leisure web site The Hollywood Reporter, Kim Sang-man of “Midnight FM” fame will direct the upcoming film.googletag.cmd.push(perform() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );
The Korean-language characteristic movie stars Gang Dong-won (“Broker”, “Peninsula”) and Park Jeong-min (“Deliver Us from Evil”, “Bleak Night”) within the lead.
Gang will play the enigmatic Cheon-young, a personality whose exceptional martial prowess defies his humble origins as a slave, and Park Jeong-min will essay the function of Jong-ryeo, Cheon-young’s former grasp and scion of Joseon’s most influential navy household.
After passing the navy service examination, Jong-ryeo turns into King Seonjo’s private guard, resulting in a heart-wrenching reunion along with his former good friend.
“Struggling to break free from the chains of servitude, Cheon-young will be brought to life by Gang’s extraordinary talent, exuding charm and delivering breathtaking action sequences that will leave audiences in awe…”Park’s portrayal is predicted to be nothing wanting mesmerizing, as he delves deep into the advanced psyche of a person torn between friendship and obligation, finally going through his personal downfall,” Netflix mentioned in a press launch.
“War and Revolt” additionally stars Cha Seung-won (Korean drama “Our Blues”) as King Seonjo, a monarch who abandons his individuals on the onset of the Japanese invasion, solely to hunt redemption by restoring his royal authority after the conflict; “Hellbound” actor Kim Shin-rok because the resolute Bumdong, a member of the civilian militia; Jin Seon-kyu of “The Outlaws” fame as Kim Ja-ryeong, a civilian militia chief; and “The Glory” star Jung Sung-il because the intimidating Japanese warlord Genshin, a mentor to Gang’s Cheon-young.
The movie is produced by Moho Film, the Korean banner behind Park Chan-wook’s final launch “Decision to Leave” and “The Handmaiden”, in collaboration with Semicolon Studio.
Park Chan-wook’s subsequent undertaking as a director is the HBO miniseries “The Sympathizer”, starring Robert Downey Jr in a number of roles.
