Netflix unveils thrilling teaser for Korean period action film ‘Uprising’
Netflix has announced the upcoming premiere of its new original period action film Uprising, led by Gang Dong-won (Peninsula, Broker) and Park Jeong-min (The 8 Show). Read on for everything you need to know about the upcoming movie.
What is the plot of Uprising?
Set during Korea’s Joseon Dynasty, Uprising follows the journey and conflict between two childhood companions – a master and servant – who face one another on opposite sides of a war as adults.
Who is in the cast of Uprising?
Park Jeong-min will star as Jong-ryeo, the master, and Gang Dong-won as Cheon-young, the servant.
Others starring in Uprising include Hellbound breakout star Kim Shin-rock, Jin Sun-kyu (The Uncanny Counter), Jung Sung-il (The Glory) and Cha Seung-won (One Ordinary Day, The Tyrant).
Meanwhile, the film will be helmed by Decision to Leave director Park Chan-wook.
Is there a trailer for the upcoming Netflix film?
On September 10, Netflix revealed the action-packed trailer for Uprising. The trailer opens by introducing the friendship between the two boys as children and later teenagers, often practicing their sparring. However, Jong-ryeo appears to betray Cheon-young in adulthood, going back on his promise to emancipate the latter from slavery.
Later, the pair meet on the battlefield, this time sparring to draw blood. “A dog that bites its master must be put to death,” Jong-ryeo narrates.
How to watch Uprising?
Uprising will premiere globally exclusively on Netflix on October 11.
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