Wikipedia

Noryang: Deadly Sea

Noryang: Deadly Sea (Korean: 노량: 죽음의 바다; RR: Noryang: Jugeumui Bada; lit. Noryang: The Sea of Death) is a 2023 South Korean historical war action film directed by Kim Han-min. The sequel to 2022's Hansan: Rising Dragon, the film is the third and final installment in the Yi Sun-sin trilogy.[4][5] It stars an ensemble cast led by Kim Yoon-seok as the Korean naval commander Yi Sun-sin. The film depicts the historical Battle of Noryang, the last major battle of the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–1598).[6] It was released theatrically on December 20, 2023.[7][8]

Noryang: Deadly Sea
Promotional poster
Hangul
노량: 죽음의 바다
Hanja
露梁: 죽음의 바다
Literal meaningNoryang: The Sea of Death
Revised RomanizationNoryang: Jugeumui Bada
Directed byKim Han-min
Screenplay byKim Han-min
Yun Hong-gi
Produced byKim Joo-kyung
Lee Dae-hee
StarringKim Yoon-seok
Baek Yoon-sik
Jung Jae-young
Huh Joon-ho
Kim Sung-kyu
Lee Kyu-hyung
Lee Moo-saeng
Choi Deok-moon
Ahn Bo-hyun
Park Myung-hoon
Park Hoon
Moon Jeong-hee
CinematographyKim Tae-seong
Edited byAn Hyeon-geon
Music byKim Tae-seong
Production
company
Big Stone Pictures
Distributed byLotte Entertainment[1]
Release date
  • December 20, 2023 (2023-12-20)
Running time
153 minutes
CountrySouth Korea
Languages
  • Korean
  • Japanese
  • Mandarin
Box officeUS$34.2 million[2][3]

Synopsis

edit

In the year 1598, the seventh year of the Japanese invasion of Joseon and one year after their final chance of conquest was thwarted by Admiral Yi Sun-sin, Toyotomi Hideyoshi dies after giving the order to withdraw his forces back to the homeland. The Ming Dynasty has also joined the Joseons' efforts to defeat the Japanese conquest army, and Konishi Yukinaga and his forces are besieged by Yi Sun-sin at Suncheon. With Konishi eager to return home, fearing that Toyotomi's rival Tokugawa Ieyasu will be plotting to seize power, he tries to bribe one of the Ming admirals allied with Yi to grant them safe passage. After many failures, Chen Lin shows himself suspectible, and with the additional promise of no harm coming to his men, he agrees to Konishi's request.

Even after his youngest son Myeon is murdered by the Japanese as retaliation for Myoengnyang, Yi is determined to see all the invaders annihilated. When he receives reports of Japanese warships repeatedly entering Chen Lin's camp without a fight, he and Ming vice admiral Deng Zilong, whom he has befriended, confront the admiral and discover evidence of his treasonous collaboration. After threatening to dissolve their alliance if Chen refuses to join him, Yi prepares his forces for an imminent attack. His determination gains him Chen's grudging respect, who then rejoins the combined fleet.

By claiming that Yi would exploit their retreat for an assault on Japan itself, Konishi appeals to fleet commander Shimazu Yoshihiro for assistance to eliminate Yi, which is granted. Knowing that the enemy will move swiftly, Yi decides to intercept Shimazu's approaching fleet at Noryang Strait, sets sail under the cover of night, and leaves his Japanese retainer Junsa behind to deceive Konishi into thinking that Yi's fleet is still maintaining the blockade. He manages to surprise the approaching foe, and his and the Ming fleet enclose Shimazu in a pincer movement, but Shimazu deploys captured Joseon cannons, swiftly evening the odds again.

Meanwhile, at Suncheon, Konishi notices the deception and immediately sets out to aid the relief force. Threatened with getting surrounded, Yi asks Chen and Deng to hold off Shimazu while he engages Konishi. The Ming ships are swiftly surrounded; Deng is killed and Chen on the verge of being overwhelmed when a small force under Junsa's command intervenes, allowing Chen to retreat to Yi, but at the cost of Junsa's life. Shimazu then concentrates his efforts on Yi. While beating his flagship's war drum to rally his allies, Yi is fatally injured by an arquebus shot, but maintains his position until he collapses. On his last order to keep his death secret until after the battle is over, Yi's son Hoe dons his father's armor and takes his place at the drum. Re-encouraged, the allied fleet charges, driving the demoralized Japanese back with crippling losses.

When the truth comes out after the battle is won, the fleet assembles to mourn the fallen admiral, and Yi is given a hero's funeral. His surviving commanders bring the news of his death to Crown Prince Gwang-hae, who honors the inspiration Yi has gifted to all of Joseon.

Cast

edit

Special appearance

edit

Production

edit

Development

edit
Further information: Yi Sun-sin trilogy

In 2013, while producing The Admiral: Roaring Currents, Big Stone Pictures revealed their plans to produce two more films related to Yi Sun-sin, titled Appearance of Hansan Dragon and Noryang Sea of Death as sequels, depending on the success of The Admiral.[15] Following the box office success of The Admiral which became the most-watched and highest-grossing film of all time in South Korea, production of the sequels was confirmed.[5]

Filming

edit

Principal photography began on January 14, 2021, and wrapped on June 15, 2021.[16][17]

Behind point

edit

The launch poster was released on September 19, 2023, and the title logo changed to be more sophisticated than the logo poster. It is more straightforward than before, and the 'ㄹ' letter of Noryang has changed to be easier to recognize.

Release

edit

On December 15, 2023, there was a preview of the film at the Chungmugwan Command of the Second Fleet of the South Korean Navy, which was attended by around 700 spectators, including Navy personnel and family members. The director and some cast members attended: Kim Yoon-seok, Kim Seong-gyu, Lee Moo-saeng, Choi Deok-moon and Park Hoon.

The film was released on December 20, 2023. After filming in 2021, intense post-production work took place, which meant that the release could not take place in 2022. Furthermore, this it was combined with the director's desire to release it in winter, the same season in which the battle of Noryang took place.

Outside of South Korea, it is scheduled to premiere in the United States on December 22, 2023, and in Australia and New Zealand on January 4, 2024.[18]

Reception

edit

Critical response

edit

Kim Jun-mo (Oh My News) begins his film review remembering that Kim Han-min's trilogy is the series that has achieved the most monumental audience results in the South Korean commercial film industry, and in addition to reproducing it on the screen spirit of national hero Yi Sun-sin. He praises the grand scale of the naval battle, "difficult to see even in Hollywood", which achieves the immersion of the spectator in it; and also the technical skill that involves passing on a single basis from the Ming army to Joseon, to the Japanese, and to Admiral Yi. He concludes by highlighting that the action scenes, which made director Kim famous, led him with this last installment of the trilogy at the top of his career.

Son Jeong-bin (Newsis) argues that the film largely depends on the protagonist Kim Yoon-seok. If he follows the style of his predecessors, he surpasses their weak characters with Kim's work: «although the poor script of this work alone could not convince the audience of Yi Sun-sin's feelings, the performance of Kim Yoon-seok goes beyond the script and makes the audience feel the spirit of Yi Sun-sin». The narration of the battle continues to be powerful despite being repeated for the third time, even though it does not present elements of innovation and is resistant to the surroundings of the launch of Hansan, in the summer of 2022. He criticizes the story, «superficial», and instead praises the scene in which Admiral Yi faces his death, it results with «a somewhat common elegance thanks to the directing skills of director Kim Han-min and the acting skills of Kim Yoon-seok».

Accolades

edit
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Baeksang Arts Awards 2024 Best Film Noryang: Deadly Sea Nominated [19]
Best Director Kim Han-min Nominated
Best Actor Kim Yoon-seok Nominated
Buil Film Awards 2024 Best Director Kim Han-min Pending
Best Art/Technical Award Jeong Seong-jin Pending
Best Cinematography Kim Tae-seong Pending

References

edit
  1. ^ 노량: 죽음의 바다. Naver (in Korean). Retrieved June 16, 2022.
  2. ^ "Noryang: Deadly Sea (2023)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  3. ^ "KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Korean films of 2023". KOFIC. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  4. ^ Lee, Hae-ri (August 4, 2014). '명량' '한산' '노량' 이순신 3부작 나오나 ['Myeongnyang', 'Hansan' and 'Noryang' Lee Soon-shin trilogy coming out] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved April 18, 2022 – via Naver.
  5. ^ a b Kim, Kyung-ju (August 16, 2014). 역대 1위 '명량', 이순신 3부작 확정되나 "언젠가는.." ['Myeongryang', the all-time No. 1 'Myeongryang', a trilogy confirmed by Lee Soon-shin, but "Someday..."] (in Korean). OSEN [ko]. Retrieved April 18, 2022 – via Naver.
  6. ^ a b c d e Pierce, Conran (December 14, 2020). "KIM Yun-seok to Play Admiral YI Sun-shin in KIM Han-min's NORYANG". KOFIC. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
  7. ^ Bae, Hyo-joo (September 19, 2023). 이순신 3부작 김윤석 마무리한다..'노량:죽음의 바다' 12월 개봉 [Kim Yun-seok concludes Yi Sun-sin's trilogy... 'Noryang: The Sea of Death' to be released in December] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved September 19, 2023 – via Naver.
  8. ^ Jo Ji-young (November 13, 2023). [공식] "올겨울, 마지막 출정"...'노량: 죽음의 바다' 12월 20일 개봉 확정 (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved November 13, 2023 – via Naver.
  9. ^ a b c d e Kim, Bo-young (September 19, 2023). 이순신 최후의 전투...김윤석 '노량: 죽음의 바다' 12월 개봉 [Lee Soon-sin's last battle...Kim Yoon-seok's 'Noryang: Sea of Death' opens in December] (in Korean). E-Daily. Retrieved September 19, 2023 – via Naver.
  10. ^ a b Jeong, Tae-yoon (November 9, 2023). '노량: 죽음의 바다', 3부작 대미..."최후의 전투, 더 치열하다 [Noliang: Sea of Death', the trilogy finale..."The final battle, more intense] (in Korean). Dispatch. Retrieved November 9, 2023 – via Naver.
  11. ^ Jung, Yu-jin (November 9, 2023). '노량: 죽음의 바다', 1차 스틸...치열했던 이순신 최후의 전투 ['Noryang: Sea of Death', 1st still...Yi Sun-sin's final battle was fierce] (in Korean). News1. Retrieved November 9, 2023 – via Naver.
  12. ^ 안세호, 영화 '노량: 죽음의 바다' 출연. Naver (in Korean). Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  13. ^ Kim, Mi-hwa (February 19, 2021). 여진구, 김한민 감독 '노량' 특별 출연 [Yeo Jin-goo, Special appearance in 'Noryang' directed by Kim Han-min] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved June 25, 2022 – via Naver.
  14. ^ Jo, Yeon-kyung (November 18, 2022). '한산 리덕스' 김한민 감독 "이제훈 '노량' 광해로 대미 장식 [Hansan Redux' director Kim Han-min "Decorated the US with Lee Je-hoon's 'Noryang' Gwanghae] (in Korean). JTBC. Retrieved November 18, 2022 – via Naver.
  15. ^ Song, Hyeong-il (January 21, 2013). "초대형 '명량대첩' 영화 '명량-회오리 바다' 크랭크인" [Crank-in of the super-large 'Battle of Myeongnyang' movie 'Myeongnyang - The Sea of Whirlwinds'] (in Korean). Yunhap News. Retrieved April 18, 2022 – via Naver.
  16. ^ Lee, Joo-hyun (January 20, 2021). 정경재 롯데컬처웍스 콘텐츠사업부문장 - 확장성 있는 IP를 우선으로 보고 있다 [Jung Kyung-jae, Head of Content Business, Lotte Culture Works - Prioritizing scalable IPs]. Cine21 (in Korean). Retrieved June 16, 2022.
  17. ^ Jeon, Hyeong-hwa (July 2, 2021). 김윤석의 이순신 '노량: 죽음의 바다' 크랭크업..후반작업 돌입 [Kim Yoon-seok's Lee Soon-sin's 'Noryang: Sea of Death' cranks up, post-production begins]. MT Star News (in Korean). Retrieved June 16, 2022.
  18. ^ Kim, Bum-seok (December 28, 2022). 충무공 3부작 '노량' 내년 12월로 개봉 잠정 연기된 이유는? [Why was the release of Chungmugong trilogy 'Noryang' postponed to December next year?]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved December 28, 2022 – via Naver.
  19. ^ Hwang, So-young (April 8, 2024). 60회 맞은 '백상예술대상' TV·영화·연극 후보 공개 [60th 'Baeksang Arts Awards' TV, Film and Theater Candidates Revealed] (in Korean). JTBC News. Archived from the original on April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2024 – via Naver.
edit
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Noryang:_Deadly_Sea&oldid=1257655866"