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"Hansan: Rising Dragon" is a 2022 South Korean historical war film directed by Kim Han-min. The movie depicts the Battle of Hansan Island, a pivotal naval engagement that took place in 1592 during the Japanese invasions of Korea. It stars Park Hae-il as the legendary Admiral Yi Sun-sin, who utilizes innovative naval tactics, including the use of turtle ships, to counter a massive Japanese fleet. The film serves as a spiritual successor to the 2014 film "The Admiral: Roaring Currents."
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What battle is shown in Hansan: Rising Dragon?
The film depicts the Battle of Hansan Island in 1592 during Japan's invasions of Korea. Admiral Yi Sun-sin uses a naval strategy centered on the Korean turtle ship and a carefully planned formation.
Who plays Admiral Yi Sun-sin in Hansan: Rising Dragon?
Park Hae-il plays Admiral Yi Sun-sin. The film is directed by Kim Han-min, who also directed The Admiral: Roaring Currents.
Is Hansan: Rising Dragon part of a trilogy?
Yes. It is the second film in Kim Han-min's trilogy about Admiral Yi Sun-sin, following The Admiral: Roaring Currents and preceding Noryang: Deadly Sea.
How does Hansan: Rising Dragon differ from The Admiral: Roaring Currents?
The Admiral: Roaring Currents focuses on the 1597 Battle of Myeongnyang, while Hansan: Rising Dragon goes back to the 1592 Battle of Hansan Island. Hansan emphasizes the planning and formation behind Yi's large naval victory.
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