- Overview
Set in 1920s Shanghai, the film recounts the activities of a group of young Koreans trying to destabilize Japanese control of their penninsula. Through an anti-occupation terrorist campaign, the five men hope to inspire a resurrection throughout their penninsular homeland.
- Release Date
29 April 2000
- DirectingYu Young-sik
- Budget
$0.00
- Revenue
$0.00
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