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The Fortress
The fate of the nation is in their hands
Ancient Korea, 17th century. The powerful Khan of the Jurchen tribe of Manchuria, who fights the Ming dinasty to gain China, becomes the first ruler of the Qing dinasty and demands from King In-jo of Joseon to bow before him; but he refuses, being loyal to the Mings. On December 14th, 1636, the Qing horde invades Joseon, so King In-jo and his court shelter in the mountain fortress of Namhan and prepare to defend the kingdom.
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The Fortress opened in theaters October 20, 2017. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Ancient Korea, 17th century. The powerful Khan of the Jurchen tribe of Manchuria, who fights the Ming dinasty to gain China, becomes the first ruler of the Qing dinasty and demands from King In-jo of Joseon to bow before him; but he refuses, being loyal to the Mings. On December 14th, 1636, the Qing horde invades Joseon, so King In-jo and his court shelter in the mountain fortress of Namhan and prepare to defend the kingdom.
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Cast
Lee Byung-hunChoe Myeong-gil
Kim Yun-seokKim Sang-heon
Park Hae-ilKing In-jo
Go SooSeo Nal-soe
Park Hee-soonLee Si-baek
Song Young-changKim Ryu
Jo Woo-jinJeong Myeong-su
David LeeChil-bokCredits
- Directed by
- Hwang Dong-hyuk
- Written by
- Hwang Dong-hyuk, Kim Hoon
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Korean
- Original title
- 남한산성
- Box office
- $28.6M
Production
- Siren PicturesSouth Korea