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The Anarchists

The Anarchists

20004.71h 44m

Overview

Set in 1920s Shanghai, the film recounts the activities of a group of young Koreans trying to destabilize Japanese control of their penninsula. Through an anti-occupation terrorist campaign, the five men hope to inspire a resurrection throughout their penninsular homeland.

Directed by Yu Young-sik
Written by Park Chan-wook
Produced by Lee Joon-ik
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Top Cast

Jang Dong-gun

Jang Dong-gun

Sergei

Jung Jun-ho

Jung Jun-ho

Lee Geun

Kim Sang-joong

Kim Sang-joong

Han Myung-gon

Lee Beom-soo

Lee Beom-soo

Dol-seok

Kim In-kwon

Kim In-kwon

Sang-gu

Ye Ji-won

Ye Ji-won

Kaneko

L

Lee Yoon-geon

Kuboda

Themes & Keywords

anarchismjapanese occupation of korea

About The Anarchists

The Anarchists is a action, thriller film released in 2000 exploring themes of anarchism, japanese occupation of korea. Directed by Yu Young-sik, it stars Jang Dong-gun, Jung Jun-ho, Kim Sang-joong. Set in 1920s Shanghai, the film recounts the activities of a group of young Koreans trying to destabilize Japanese control of their penninsula. Through an anti-occupation terrorist campaign, the five men hope to inspire a resurrection throughout their penninsular homeland.

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