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Roaring Currents: The Road of the Admiral
Roaring Currents: The Road of the Admiral

Roaring Currents: The Road of the Admiral

A walk with Admiral YI Sun-sin.

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HistoryDocumentary

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The staff of "The Admiral: Roaring Currents", the biggest film of all time at the South-Korean box office, has assembled once again for a documentary. Critically acclaimed director KIM Han-min and his team delves into the actual background, prelude, and preparations of Admiral YI Sun-sin in 1597 and how the admiral’s battle plans have won him his most remarkable victory throughout his career.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Korean

Runtime

95 mins

Rating

9.3/10

Release Date

07 May 2015

Country

South Korea

Cast

Kim Han-min

Kim Han-min

Himself

Ryohei Otani

Ryohei Otani

Lee Hae-yeong

Lee Hae-yeong

Jang Jun-nyeong

Jang Jun-nyeong

Kwon Yul

Kwon Yul

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