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Uprising

Uprising

Action · Drama · History · 2024

In the Joseon Dynasty, two friends who grew up together — one the master and one the servant — reunite post-war as enemies on opposing sides.

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Uprising

“An era of chaos, a battle against destiny.”

2024 Action · Drama · History 2h 6m

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7.0 / 10

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In the Joseon Dynasty, two friends who grew up together — one the master and one the servant — reunite post-war as enemies on opposing sides.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Kim Sang-man

Written by

Park Chan-wook · Shin Chul

Gang Dong-won

Gang Dong-won

Cheon-young

Park Jeong-min

Park Jeong-min

Lee Jong-ryeo

Cha Seung-won

Cha Seung-won

King Seonjo

Kim Shin-rock

Kim Shin-rock

Beom-dong

Jin Sun-kyu

Jin Sun-kyu

Kim Ja-ryeong

Jung Sung-il

Jung Sung-il

Kenshin

Jeon Bae-soo

Jeon Bae-soo

Sang-moon

Court is in session

Put Uprising on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.