The Fortress
6.8/10
Rating
140 min
Runtime
2017
Release Year
Hwang Dong-hyuk
Director
Cast
Lee Byung-hun, Kim Yun-seok, Park Hae-il, Go Soo, Park Hee-soon
Quick Synopsis
In 17th century Korea, during a time of political upheaval, the powerful Khan of the Jurchen tribe from Manchuria, who is fighting to overthrow the Ming dynasty and establish the Qing dynasty in China, demands that King In-jo of Joseon submit to his rule. King In-jo refuses, remaining loyal to the Ming dynasty. On December 14th, 1636, the Qing forces invade Joseon territory. In response, King In-jo and his court take refuge in the mountain fortress of Namhan, where they prepare to defend their kingdom against the invading army.
Detailed Synopsis of The Fortress
Ancient Korea, 17th century. The powerful Khan of the Jurchen tribe of Manchuria, who fights the Ming dinasty to gain China, becomes the first ruler of the Qing dinasty and demands from King In-jo of Joseon to bow before him; but he refuses, being loyal to the Mings. On December 14th, 1636, the Qing horde invades Joseon, so King In-jo and his court shelter in the mountain fortress of Namhan and prepare to defend the kingdom.
