The Battle: Roar to Victory

"Fight for the last border."

Aug 16 2019 TV-MA 2h 15m
Action, Drama, History

Over a 4 day period, a fierce battle takes place between Korean independence militias and imperialist Japanese forces in Manchuria, China. The militia includes a master swordsman and an expert marksman.

Plot

Based on the Bongo-dong battle in 1920, which remained a great victory within the Korean independence battles. In 1920, when Korea is under Japanese rule the Korean Independence Army's Hae-chul (YOO Hai-jin) and his subordinates are carrying out the operation to deliver funds to the Korean Provisional Government in Shanghai. During the operation Hae-chul is reunited with Jang-ha (RYU Jun-yeol), a young squad commander, whose mission is to defend Samdunja. They unite and trap the Japanese soldiers in Samdunja, soundly defeating them. Now they're chased by Japanese troops and Hae-chul finds out that Jang-ha's mission isn't over yet. A crucial yet dangerous task is still assigned to him.

Written by

Cheon Jin-woo

Directed by

Won Shin-yeon

Production Countries

South Korea

Production Companies

Showbox, W-Pictures, Big Stone Pictures

Languages

Awards

5 wins & 8 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
1,080
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA