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The prequel to The Admiral: Roaring Currents focuses on the Battle of Hansan Island. Admiral Yi Sun-Shin keeps a close eye on the Japanese naval forces, preparing for their invasion at any time. Despite his strong leadership, Yi's fleet soon falls after facing the unbeatable Japanese warships. Yi must resort to using the secret dragon head ships to save the Korean forces and win the battle. Directed by Han-min Kim.
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Hansan: Rising Dragon (2022)
130 min
In 1592, admiral Yi Sun-sin and his fleet face off against the might of the invading Japanese navy and its formidable warships. As the Korean forces fall into crisis, the admiral resorts to using his secret weapon, the dragon head ships known as geobukseon, in order to change the tide of this epic battle at sea.