Uprising () 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. 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 October 11, 2024.
Plot
Cheon Yeong, a slave with remarkable martial prowess who struggles to break free from an unjust servitude, and Jong-ryeo, Cheon Yeong's master, meet again as enemies of King Seonjo's closest military officer and volunteer soldier during a time of chaos.
Cast Gang Dong-won as Cheon Yeong, a man with the best swordsmanship skills 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 Lee Yoon-sang as young Jong-ryeo Cha Seung-won as Seonjo of Joseon. Kim Shin-rok as Beom-dong, 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 Oh Yoon-hong as Jong-ryeo's mother Kim Hyun
Production 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". Because Park was busy filming HBO's The Sympathizer, Kim Sang-man directed the film instead.
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.
Release Uprising was confirmed to first premiere as an opening film of the 29th Busan International Film Festival on October 2, 2024. The film was released on October 11, 2024.
Accolades Award Year Category Recipient(s) Result Baeksang Arts Awards 2025 Best Film Uprising Best Supporting Actor Park Jeong-min Best New Actor Jung Sung-il Best Screenplay Shin Cheol, Park Chan-wook Best Technical Achievement Jo Yeong-wook (Score) Blue Dragon Film Awards 2025 Best New Actor Jung Sung-il Best Screenplay Shin Cheol, Park Chan-wook Best Cinematography and Lighting Ju Sung-rim, Choi Jong-ha Best Art Direction Lee Na-kyum Best Music Jo Yeong-wook, Lee Myeong-ro, Kwon So-hyun, Shin Hyun-ji Buil Film Awards 2025 Best Film Uprising Best Supporting Actor Park Jeong-min Best Screenplay Shin Cheol, Park Chan-wook Best Cinematography Joo Sung-rim Best Art/Technical Award Jo Sang-kyung Best Music Jo Yeong-wook Director's Cut Awards 2025 Best New Actress (Film) Kim Shin-rok
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