Faces

The FACES section showcases some of Korea's most influential filmmakers, and this year features a selection of films by production designer Hwa-sung CHO.

Hansan: Rising Dragon / 한산: 용의 출현

In April of 1592, Joseon was in crisis as its capital Hanyang fell to the Wae (foreign islands) army within only 15 days of their invasion. Having swiftly overtaken Joseon, the Wae army gathers their forces at Busanpo, vying to conquer Ming China.

Meanwhile, despite Joseon’s repeated defeats as well as King Seonjo’s departure to Uiju by the northwest border, Admiral Yi Sun-shin makes tactical plans for a naval battle. However, the turtle ship damaged in an earlier clash will not be ready for deployment. Worse still, the turtle ship’s construction plans are stolen by a Wae spy.

Confident after several victories, Wae ships sail out to Hansan Island, where Admiral Yi lies in wait with battle plans that will reverse his country’s fate.

On the lunar date of July 8, 1592, Joseon hangs in balance as a momentous naval battle unfolds in the sea of Hansan..

Director:
Han-min Kim

Cast:
Hae-il Park
Yo-han Byun
Sung-ki Ahn

2022
Drama, History
129 perc
Hungarian and English subtitles

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Budapest, Corvin Mozi

10/12/2024, 20:15

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The Last Princess / 덕혜옹주

Under the oppressive Japanese colonial rule, Deok-hye, the last princess of the declining Joseon Dynasty is forced to move to Japan. She spends her days missing home, while struggling to maintain dignity as a princess. After a series of failed tries, Deok-hye makes her final attempt to return home with the help of her childhood sweetheart, Jang-han.

Director:
Jin-ho Hur

Cast:
Ye-jin Son
Hae-il Park
Jea-moon Yoon
Mi-ran Ra

2016
Drama, History
127 perc
Hungarian and English subtitles