The Battleship Island (2017) -

Released in July 2017, is a South Korean historical action film directed by Ryoo Seung-wan . It dramatizes a massive escape attempt by Korean forced laborers from Japan’s Hashima Island (nicknamed "Battleship Island" for its silhouette) during the final days of World War II. Plot & Historical Background

: While a massive success, it faced criticism in South Korea over "screen dominance" by large conglomerates because it was the first film to be released on more than 2,000 screens simultaneously. The Battleship Island (2017)

: A bandmaster who arrives with his young daughter, seeking only to protect her. Released in July 2017, is a South Korean