Genre: Drama/Action

Runtime: 2hr 12min

Language: Korean

IMDb: 7.1/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 67%

Metacritic: 60%

Wikipedia: Link

Director: Ryoo Seung-wan

Cast

Song Joong-ki, So Ji-sub, Kim Su-an, Lee Jung-hyun, Lee Geung-young, Kim Kyu-Baek, Ham Sung-Min, Han-sol Kwon, Park Seong-il, Uhm Ji-sung, Kim Jun-han, Kim Dong-young

Plot

The Battleship Island is a South Korean historical war drama directed by Ryoo Seung-wan. The film is set during World War II and revolves around the forced labor and escape attempts of Korean workers on Hashima Island, a real-life location often referred to as “Battleship Island” due to its shape.

The story follows Lee Kang-ok, a bandmaster, and his daughter, who are among the workers deceived into laboring under harsh conditions on the island. Amidst the brutality of the Japanese occupation, they form alliances and plan a daring escape.

The film interweaves elements of action, drama, and suspense as the characters struggle for their freedom and survival in the face of oppressive forces. The Battleship Island sheds light on the historical atrocities of that era and explores themes of resilience, sacrifice, and the human spirit’s ability to endure in the darkest of circumstances.