The Battleship Island (2017) -

: As the war nears its end and the Japanese authorities attempt to cover up their war crimes, the miners hatch an audacious plan to escape the heavily fortified island. Key Characters :

: A secret agent and resistance fighter who infiltrates the island on a rescue mission. Critical & Commercial Reception

Released in July 2017, is a South Korean historical action film directed by Ryoo Seung-wan . It dramatizes a massive escape attempt by Korean forced laborers from Japan’s Hashima Island (nicknamed "Battleship Island" for its silhouette) during the final days of World War II. Plot & Historical Background The Battleship Island (2017)

: A tough street fighter who becomes a leader among the laborers.

: It significantly raised international awareness of the history of Hashima Island , which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2015—a move that remains controversial due to its history of forced labor. Review: The Battleship Island (2017) - Kino 893 : As the war nears its end and

: A bandmaster who arrives with his young daughter, seeking only to protect her.

: The film set a record in South Korea by reaching 970,516 viewers on its opening night. It ultimately surpassed 6.5 million admissions. It dramatizes a massive escape attempt by Korean

: Set in 1945, the film centers on approximately 400 Koreans who were conscripted by the Japanese colonial government to mine coal under brutal, inhumane conditions.