The Battleship Island (2017) Apr 2026

: 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.

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 The Battleship Island (2017)

: 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 : While a massive success, it faced criticism

: The film set a record in South Korea by reaching 970,516 viewers on its opening night. It ultimately surpassed 6.5 million admissions. Plot & Historical Background : It significantly raised

: Set in 1945, the film centers on approximately 400 Koreans who were conscripted by the Japanese colonial government to mine coal under brutal, inhumane conditions.

: As the war nears its end and the Japanese authorities attempt to cover up their war crimes, the miners hatch an audacious plan to escape the heavily fortified island. Key Characters :