Harbin

Set in 1909, this historical thriller follows Korean freedom fighters during the era of Japanese colonial rule. Seeking independence for their country, a group of resistance members plots to assassinate the Japanese prime minister. After an initial attempt in Dalian fails, the operation moves to the city of Harbin, where the characters face the dangers of their mission and the weight of their political struggle.

Directed by Woo Min-ho, this is the fourth feature film in his career, following Inside Men, The Drug King, and The Man Standing Next. He also co-wrote the screenplay with Kim Kyung-chan. The movie stars Hyun Bin as Ahn Jung-geun, supported by a cast that includes Park Jeong-min, Jo Woo-jin, Jeon Yeo-bin, Lee Dong-wook, and Park Hoon.

The production, managed by Hive Media Corp and Gemstone Pictures, earned 31 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is mixed to positive, with a rating of 6.3/10 on IMDb from 1,855 votes and 7.3/10 on TMDB from 53 votes. Film critics provided a slightly higher rating than the IMDb audience, scoring the movie 6.4/10 based on 28 reviews.