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Noryang: Deadly Sea
War · Action · History · 2023
The Imjin War reaches its seventh year in December of 1598. Admiral Yi Sun-shin learns that the Wa invaders in Joseon are preparing for a swift withdrawal following the deathbed orders of their leader Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Determined to destroy the enemy once and for all, Admiral Yi leads an allied fleet of Joseon and Ming ships to mount a blockade and annihilate the Wa army. However, once Ming commander Chen Lin is bribed into lifting the blockade, Wa lord Shimazu Yoshihiro and his Satsuma army sail to the Wa army's rescue at Noryang Strait.
Movie details
Noryang: Deadly Sea
“The long-awaited final clash.”
2023 War · Action · History 2h 33m
Critical arithmetic
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IMDb
6.3 / 10
1.3K votes
TMDB
6.4 / 10
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The Imjin War reaches its seventh year in December of 1598. Admiral Yi Sun-shin learns that the Wa invaders in Joseon are preparing for a swift withdrawal following the deathbed orders of their leader Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Determined to destroy the enemy once and for all, Admiral Yi leads an allied fleet of Joseon and Ming ships to mount a blockade and annihilate the Wa army. However, once Ming commander Chen Lin is bribed into lifting the blockade, Wa lord Shimazu Yoshihiro and his Satsuma army sail to the Wa army's rescue at Noryang Strait.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Noryang: Deadly Sea?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
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The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Kim Han-min
Written by
Kim Han-min · Yoon Hong-gi · Lee Na-ra
Kim Yun-seok
Admiral Yi Sun-Shin
Baek Yoon-sik
Shimazu Yoshihiro
Jung Jae-young
Chen Lin
Huh Joon-ho
Deng Zilong
Kim Sung-kyu
Junsa
Lee Kyoo-hyung
Arima Harunobu
Lee Mu-saeng
Konishi Yukinaga
Court is in session
Put Noryang: Deadly Sea on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
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.