The first trailer for a new Netflix action-thriller produced by Oldboy director Park Chan-wook sees two best friends become mortal enemies

Sep. 10, 2024



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The first trailer for Uprising (known as War and Revolt in Korea) has arrived.

In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, buildings explode, swords are unsheathed, and two best friends become mortal enemies. The film takes place between 1592 and 1598, during the Japanese Invasions of Korea.

Per the official synopsis, “Cheon Yeong, a slave with remarkable martial prowess who struggles to break free from an unjust servitude, and Jong-ryeo, Cheon Yeong’s master, meeting again as enemies of King Seonjo’s closest military officer and volunteer soldier during a time of chaos.”

The cast includes Gang Dong-won as Cheon Yeong, Park Jeong-min, as Jong-ryeo Cha Seung-won as King Seonjo, Kim Shin-rok as Bumdong, Jin Seon-kyu as Kim Ja-ryeong, Jung Sung-li as Genshin, and Kim Hyun in an undisclosed role. Kim Sang-man directs from a screenplay penned by Park Chan-wook and Shin Cheol.

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Lauren Milici is a Senior Entertainment Writer for GamesRadar+ currently based in the Midwest. She previously reported on breaking news for The Independent’s Indy100 and created TV and film listicles for Ranker. Her work has been published in Fandom, Nerdist, Paste Magazine, Vulture, PopSugar, Fangoria, and more.

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