Actor Kang Dong-won has a determined expression.
Netflix movie 'Uprising' (directed by Kim Sang-man) released a character poster and character stills. It features Kang Dong-won, Park Jung-min, Cha Seung-won, Kim Shin-rok, Jin Seon-gyu, and Jeong Seong-il.
Kang Dong-won plays slave Cheon-yeong. He is a character with the best swordsmanship skills. He is determined to escape his slave status and return to his original status as a commoner.
He shows a new face that we have never seen before. Kang Dong-won looks determinedly at the camera. He delicately expresses Cheon-yeong's complex inner self.
Park Jung-min plays Jong-ryeo, the only son of the best military family in Joseon. He builds a friendship with Cheon-yeong that transcends social status, but vows revenge on him for murdering his family.
The great emotional range that Jong-ryeo experiences is deeply portrayed. The two friends become enemies as a military officer and a police officer and meet again. It makes us curious about their story.
Cha Seung-won plays the role of King Seonjo, who abandoned his people and ran away. He completed his own interpretation of the figure who focused only on establishing the king's authority rather than looking after the public sentiment.
Kim Shin-rok played the role of Beom-dong, a volunteer soldier from the lowest class. Jin Seon-gyu played the role of Kim Ja-ryeong, the leader of the volunteer army who led the people. Jeong Seong-il transformed into Genshin, the leader of the Japanese army.
An official said, "The story of these people who fought for their own fate in a time of chaos will be densely drawn and captivate viewers around the world."
Meanwhile, 'Uprising' is a historical drama set during the Imjin War. It was selected as the opening film for the 29th Busan International Film Festival. It will be first released on the 11th of next month.