Noryang: Deadly Sea

Noryang: Deadly Sea

The long-awaited final clash.

Directed by Kim Han-min

Produced by Big Stone Pictures

2023153 min6.4 / 10

A historically grounded naval war drama centered on a legendary final battle, balancing tactical strategy with the human cost of conflict and the weight of command.

The Imjin War reaches its seventh year in December of 1598. Admiral Yi Sun-shin learns that the Wa invaders in Joseon are preparing for a swift withdrawal following the deathbed orders of their leader Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Determined to destroy the enemy once and for all, Admiral Yi leads an allied fleet of Joseon and Ming ships to mount a blockade and annihilate the Wa army. However, once Ming commander Chen Lin is bribed into lifting the blockade, Wa lord Shimazu Yoshihiro and his Satsuma army sail to the Wa army's rescue at Noryang Strait.

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  • Is Noryang: Deadly Sea violent? Yes, very. More violent than 97% of films.

  • Is Noryang: Deadly Sea easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Noryang: Deadly Sea sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Noryang: Deadly Sea scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Does Noryang: Deadly Sea end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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