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Man of Will

2017 · 115 min

A somber, inspiring historical drama that builds quiet power through suffering and solidarity.

Tagline: From a death-row convict to a history.
Overview: Young Kim Chang-soo is placed behind bars, charged with murdering a Japanese person who took part in Empress Myeongseong's assassination. In prison, Kim Chang-soo sees how Koreans are persecuted and grows into a fighter for Korean independence.
How it feels: Dark, earnest, uplifting and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Justice, survival, power, corruption
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
upliftingstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: justice
survival
power
corruption
freedom
Places: prison
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none