Lee Byung-hun to Star in Martial Arts Action Film "Nambal"
Early Joseon Tsushima Rescue Mission
Filming Set for Second Half of the Year
The production company Hive Media Corp announced on May 5 that actor Lee Byung-hun will star in the hard-boiled martial arts action film "Nambal."
The story follows nine warriors of the early Joseon Dynasty who embark on a journey to Tsushima Island to rescue prisoners abducted by Japanese pirates.
Lee Byung-hun takes on the role of Im Eok, the leader of the warriors. He is a character who guides a life-or-death mission with his cool-headed judgment and unwavering conviction, honed through countless battlefields.
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The film will be directed by cinematographer Lee Mogae, known for "12.12: The Day," "Exhuma," and "Hunt." Filming is scheduled to begin in the second half of the year.
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