Roaring Currents: The Road of the Admiral
A walk with Admiral YI Sun-sin.
2015 · 1h 35m Documentary, History
Overview
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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