Park Chan-wook Sets Up Historical Thriller ‘War and Revolt’, His First Project At Netflix

Park Chan-wook, noted for films like ‘Oldboy’ and ‘The Handmaiden’, is heading to Netflix for his first movie with the streamer titled ‘War and Revolt’.

The award-winning filmmaker will co-write and produce ‘War and Revolt’, a historical thriller about the lives of two childhood friends-turned-adversaries during Korea’s Joseon dynasty.

Kim Sang-man of ‘Midnight FM’ fame will helm the upcoming movie.

The upcoming film will be directed by Kim Sang-man of Midnight FM fame.

Gang Dong-won (Broker, Peninsula) and Park Jeong-min (Deliver Us from Evil, Bleak Night) star in the Korean-language feature film.

Park Jeong-min will play Jong-ryeo, Cheon-young’s former master and scion of Joseon’s most powerful military family, while the gang will play the enigmatic Cheon-young, a character whose remarkable martial prowess defies his humble origins as a slave. After completing the military service exam, Jong-ryeo becomes King Seonjo’s personal guard, resulting in a heartbreaking reunion with his former friend.

In a press release Netflix said, “Struggling to break free from the chains of servitude, Cheon-young will be brought to life by Gang’s extraordinary talent, exuding charm and breathtaking action sequences that will leave audiences in awe”.

“Park’s portrayal is expected to be nothing short of mesmerizing, as he delves deep into the complex psyche of a man torn between friendship and duty, ultimately facing his own downfall”, the release reads.

War and Revolt also star Cha Seung-won (Korean drama Our Blues) as King Seonjo, a monarch who abandons his people at the start of the Japanese invasion, only to seek redemption by restoring his royal authority after the war; Hellbound actor Kim Shin-rok as the steadfast Bumdong, a member of the civilian militia; Jin Seon-kyu of The Outlaws fame as Kim Ja-ryeong, a civilian militia leader; and The Glory star Jung Sung-il as the intimidating Japanese warlord Genshin, a mentor to Gang’s Cheon-young.

Moho Film, the Korean production company behind Park Chan-wook’s previous films Decision to Leave and The Handmaiden, collaborated with Semicolon Studio to produce the film.

The Sympathizer, starring Robert Downey Jr is Park Chan-wook’s next project as a filmmaker.

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