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Warriors of the Dawn (2017)

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Original title
대립군
Directed by
Jeong Yun-cheol
Genre
drama film, political film, action film
Country
South Korea
Runtime
2h 10m
Rated
R15+
Rating
6.9 of 10 from 34 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A group of mercenaries is hired to guard a young prince escaping through dangerous territory during the Imjin War. Their loyalty and survival are tested as they face constant threats on a journey that will shape the country's fate.

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What happens

Warriors of the Dawn (Korean: 대립군; lit. 'Proxy Soldiers') is a 2017 South Korean historical drama film by Jeong Yoon-cheol set during the 1592 Imjin War, starring Lee Jung-jae and Yeo Jin-goo. The story follows a group of mercenaries tasked with protecting the newly crowned prince Gwanghae during a long and treacherous journey vital to the country's future. The film was released on May 31, 2017. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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