

During the invasion of Normandy the photograph of a slim Korean man in German uniform was found. It transpired that the man had served as a soldier in the Japanese, Russian and German armies. His incredible story inspired director Kang Je-Gyu to create this epic war drama.
Practical Effects
Battle sequences so chaotic you'll forget to breathe.
Acting
Jang Dong-gun carries three wars on his face alone.
Direction
Kang Je-kyu somehow makes 137 minutes feel like a sprint.

Director
Kang Je-kyu
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Korean-Japanese co-production was controversial; Joe Odagiri reportedly studied Korean to build authentic on-set chemistry with Jang Dong-gun.
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