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2000 · 104 mins · Korean
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Directed by
Yu Young-sik
Starring
Jung Jun-ho, Ye Ji-won, Kim In-kwon, Lee Beom-soo, Jang Dong-gun, Kim Sang-joong

Set in 1920s Shanghai, the story follows five young Korean activists who launch a covert anti‑occupation campaign to undermine Japanese rule over their homeland. Their daring terrorist actions aim to spark a broader uprising and inspire the Korean peninsula’s liberation. Amid the volatile political climate of the era, their struggle reflects the wider fight for independence.

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