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The Battleship Island
2017 · 2h 12m · Drama, War
IMDb
7.1
Metacritic
60
RT
67%
If you're in the mood for a gripping historical drama with real stakes and a powerful escape narrative, this South Korean film delivers the goods—it's a solid choice for tonight. The Hashima Island setting is inherently fascinating, and the story of forced labor and desperate resistance has genuine dramatic weight that'll keep you invested.
Plot
During the Japanese colonial era, roughly 400 Korean people, who were forced onto Battleship Island 'Hashima Island' to mine for coal, attempt to escape.
Director: Ryoo Seung-wan
Cast: Hwang Jung-min, So Ji-sub, Song Joong-ki, Lee Jung-hyun, Kim Su-an
