Uprising (Korean: 전,란; lit. War and Revolt) is an upcoming 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, Cha Seung-won, Kim Shin-rok, Jin Seon-kyu, Jung Sung-il. The film depicts the lives of two childhood friends-turned-adversaries during Japanese invasions of Korea.[2] It will premiere at 29th Busan International Film Festival as opening film on October 2, 2024, and release on Netflix on the October 11, 2024 subsequently.[3][4]
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| Hangul | 전,란 |
| Literal meaning | War and Revolt[1] |
| Revised Romanization | Jeonran |
| Directed by | Kim Sang-man |
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| Produced by | Park Chan-wook |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
Synopsis
editCheon 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.
- Park Jeong-min as Jong-ryeo, the son of Joseon's highest military official and King Seonjo's closest military officer.
- Cha Seung-won as King Seonjo, the king of Joseon.
- Kim Shin-rok as Bumdong, a member of the civilian militia.
- Jin Seon-kyu as Kim Ja-ryeong, a civilian militia leader.
- Jung Sung-il as Genshin, the cruel vanguard of the Japanese army.
- Kim Hyun[5]
Production
editDevelopment
editIn June 2023, Park Chan-wook revealed that he was writing the film's script "for a long time, but [he] finished it in 2019".[6] Because Park was busy filming the HBO series The Sympathizer, Kim Sang-man directed the film instead.[7]
Casting
editOn 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.[8]
Release
editUprising will have its premiere at 29th Busan International Film Festival as opening film on October 2, 2024.[9]
References
edit- ^ Patrick Brzeski (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 Media. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ Lee Min-ji (February 6, 2024). "오징어게임2→백종원 요리 서바이벌, 2024 넷플릭스 라인업 [공식]" [Squid Game 2 → Baek Jong-won Cooking Survival, 2024 Netflix Lineup [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ Kim Ji-hye (September 6, 2024). "부산국제영화제 개막작 '전,란' 10월 11일 넷플릭스 공개" [Busan International Film Festival Opening Film 'Jeon, Ran' Released on Netflix on October 11] (in Korean). SBS Entertainment News. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ 손, 봉석 (May 31, 2023). "배우 김현, 박찬욱 감독 제작 넷플릭스 '전,란' 출연". sports.khan.co.kr (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.
- ^ Lee Jong-min (September 3, 2024). "내달 개막 부산국제영화제서 주목받는 작품은" [The films that are attracting attention at the Busan International Film Festival opening next month are]. Yonhap News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved September 3, 2023.