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Man of Will

2017 · 115 min · Director: Lee Won-tae

Man of Will (2017) is a historical film, directed by Lee Won-tae. It stars Cho Jin-woong and Song Seung-heon. The 115-minute film holds an audience score of 7.3/10.

What Man of Will Is About

The young Kim Chang-soo is put in prison for killing a Japanese man he believed had taken part in the assassination of Empress Myeongseong. Inside, he sees how Koreans are treated and in time becomes a name within the struggle for independence. The prison warden wants to use the illiterate prisoners on the Japanese railway project, and the young man first sets himself against that arrangement. The film covers two years in the life of a real person, one who later became among the best known figures of the Korean independence movement. Cho Jin-woong appears in Lee Won-tae’s hundred and fifteen minute Korean film, adapted from a novel and completed in 2017.

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What is Man of Will about?

The young Kim Chang-soo is put in prison for killing a Japanese man he believed had taken part in the assassination of Empress Myeongseong. Inside, he sees how Koreans are treated and in time becomes a name within the struggle for independence.

Where can I watch Man of Will?

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How long is Man of Will?

Man of Will runs for 115 minutes (1h 55m).

When did Man of Will come out?

Man of Will was released in 2017.

Who directed Man of Will?

Man of Will was directed by Lee Won-tae.

Who stars in Man of Will?

Man of Will stars Cho Jin-woong, Song Seung-heon, Jeong Man-sik, Jung Jin-young.

What is Man of Will's rating?

Man of Will holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 66 out of 100.

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