Jan 21, 1978
125 min
Full-HD

A War Diary (1978)

Admiral Lee Sun-shin designs and builds the 'Turtle Ships' in preparation of the Japanese invasion during the Injin War. He is promoted after his victories, but due to his expanding influence and increased popularity in military circles, the king comes to fear him and has him imprisoned. A year later, the Japanese navy attempts another invasion and the king is required to enter the prison and beg the admiral's assistance.

Category

War History Drama

Country

South Korea

Companies

Hanjin Enterprises Company

Kim Jin-kyu

Lee Sun-shin

Jang Dong-hwi

Jin Lin

Hwang Hae

Jeong Ae-ran

Tae Hyun-sil

Lee Dae-yub

Hah Myung-joong

Kim Seok-hun

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