The Battle: Roar to Victory

Set in 1920 during the Japanese occupation of Korea, this war film follows members of the Korean independence army as they clash with imperial Japanese forces in Manchuria, China. The plot focuses on Lee Jang-ha, a young commander, and his former mentor Hwang Hae-chul, a skilled swordsman. Together with other resistance fighters, they use the rugged mountain terrain to lure elite Japanese battalions into traps. The conflict centers on a fierce battle where the militia, utilizing marksmen and handheld weapons, attempts to defeat a better-equipped army featuring cavalry and artillery.

The film was directed by Won Shin-yun, following his previous works The Suspect and Memoir of a Murderer. The cast is led by Ryu Jun-yeol, Yoo Hae-jin, and Jo Woo-jin, with a total of 40 credited actors. Produced by Big Stone Pictures, Showbox, and W-Pictures, the production had a budget of 12 million USD and earned 35 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is mixed to positive, with a rating of 6.4/10 from 1,100 votes on IMDb and a higher score of 7.5/10 from 53 votes on TMDB.