A War Diary

Jan 21, 1978

2h 5m

★ 0.0

Overview

Admiral Lee Sun-shin designs and builds the 'Turtle Ships' in preparation of the Japanese invasion during the Injin War. He is promoted after his victories, but due to his expanding influence and increased popularity in military circles, the king comes to fear him and has him imprisoned. A year later, the Japanese navy attempts another invasion and the king is required to enter the prison and beg the admiral's assistance.

Genres

War

History

Drama

Production Companies

Hanjin Enterprises Company

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Cast

Lee Sun-shin

Kim Jin-kyu

Jin Lin

Jang Dong-hwi

Hwang Hae

Jeong Ae-ran

Tae Hyun-sil

Lee Dae-yub

Ha Myeong-jung

Kim Seok-hun

Yun Il-ju

Kim Gi-jong

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