Storyline

Admiral Lee Sun-shin designs and builds the 'Turtle Ships' in preparation of the Japanese invasion during the Injin War. He is promoted after his victories, but due to his expanding influence and increased popularity in military circles, the king comes to fear him and has him imprisoned. A year later, the Japanese navy attempts another invasion and the king is required to enter the prison and beg the admiral's assistance.

Key Information

Director Jang Il-ho
Writers Na Han-bong
Studio Hanjin Enterprises Company
Language KO

Cast & Crew

Kim Jin-kyu

Kim Jin-kyu

Lee Sun-shin

Jang Dong-hwi

Jang Dong-hwi

Jin Lin

Hwang Hae

Hwang Hae

Jeong Ae-ran

Jeong Ae-ran

Tae Hyun-sil

Tae Hyun-sil

Lee Dae-yub

Lee Dae-yub

Hah Myung-joong

Hah Myung-joong

Kim Seok-hun

Kim Seok-hun

Yun Il-ju

Yun Il-ju

Kim Gi-jong

Frequently Asked Questions

A War Diary was released on January 21, 1978.

The runtime of A War Diary is 2h 5m.

A War Diary is a War, History, Drama movie.

A War Diary is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

A War Diary was directed by Jang Il-ho.

The main cast of A War Diary includes Kim Jin-kyu, Jang Dong-hwi, Hwang Hae.

A War Diary is originally in Korean.