The Battleship Island (2017) Direct

: A bandmaster who arrives with his young daughter, seeking only to protect her.

: The film set a record in South Korea by reaching 970,516 viewers on its opening night. It ultimately surpassed 6.5 million admissions. The Battleship Island (2017)

Released in July 2017, is a South Korean historical action film directed by Ryoo Seung-wan . It dramatizes a massive escape attempt by Korean forced laborers from Japan’s Hashima Island (nicknamed "Battleship Island" for its silhouette) during the final days of World War II. Plot & Historical Background : A bandmaster who arrives with his young

: It significantly raised international awareness of the history of Hashima Island , which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2015—a move that remains controversial due to its history of forced labor. Review: The Battleship Island (2017) - Kino 893 Released in July 2017, is a South Korean

: While a massive success, it faced criticism in South Korea over "screen dominance" by large conglomerates because it was the first film to be released on more than 2,000 screens simultaneously.

: A secret agent and resistance fighter who infiltrates the island on a rescue mission. Critical & Commercial Reception