
The Map Against the World
One Man's Unattainable Dream Became The Greatest Map In History.
Directed by Kang Woo-suk
Produced by CJ Entertainment, Cinema Service
A historical drama about obsessive dedication and redemption, following a man driven by personal tragedy to create a masterwork that transcends his original grief.
Kim Jeong-ho's father died due to an erroneous map. Because of this, Kim Jeong-ho has a strong desire to make his own map. He begins a complete block map of Joseon.
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Questions people ask
Is The Map Against the World violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is The Map Against the World sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Does The Map Against the World end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.
Is The Map Against the World scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is The Map Against the World easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Like The Map Against the World
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Map Against the World
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Map Against the World, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Map Against the World, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Map Against the World, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































