The Admiral: Roaring Currents

The Admiral: Roaring Currents is a historical war film depicting the 1597 Battle of Myeongryang, where Admiral Yi Sun-Shin, portrayed by Choi Min-sik, leads a vastly outnumbered Korean fleet against the invading Japanese navy during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–1598). Despite commanding only 13 ships against 133 Japanese warships, Admiral Yi's strategic brilliance results in a decisive victory, securing one of Korea's greatest naval triumphs. Ryu Seung-ryong also stars as General Kurushima, one of the Japanese commanders. Interesting trivia includes: 1) The film holds the record as the highest-grossing South Korean film of all time, reflecting its massive domestic popularity. 2) Choi Min-sik underwent extensive naval combat training to authentically portray Admiral Yi's leadership and battle tactics. 3) The film's production meticulously recreated the Joseon-era ships and battle scenes with large-scale sets and special effects to accurately depict the historic naval warfare.

Main Cast of The Admiral: Roaring Currents

Crew of The Admiral: Roaring Currents