The film concerns the 3-day rule of Kim Ok-kyun (1851-1894), and his attempt to modernize Korea..
Is it worth your time? Honestly, only if you have a serious itch for early Korean cinema or an obsession with the Gapsin Coup. If you want a slick, modern political thriller, stay far away. You will probably hate this if you get bored by static camera work or people standing in rooms talking about reform for ages. But ...
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"Is it worth your time? Honestly, only if you have a serious itch for early Korean cinema or an obsession with the Gapsin Coup. If you want a slick, modern political thriller, stay far away. You will probably hate this if you get bored by static camera work or people standing in rooms talking about reform for ages. But if you’re like me and can appreciate the sheer grit of filmmakers just trying to make it work with what they had, there’s something here. It’s not exactly a romp. The three-day ru..."
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