The Fortress

The Fortress is a 2017 South Korean epic historical drama film directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, starring Lee Byung-hun and Kim Yoon-seok. It is based on the novel Namhansanseong by Kim Hoon. Plot The film is set during the Qing invasion of Joseon in 1636, when King Injo and his retainers sought refuge in the fortress located in Namhansanseong. Cast Main Lee Byung-hun as Choi Myung-kil A leader of one of the two ideological cliques that battles in the fortress trying to decide whether to make peace or fight against the Qing dynasty. Kim Yoon-seok as Kim Sang-hun The other leader of the ideological clique who battles with Choi's opinion and firmly believes in defending the nation's dignity by fighting against the Qing dynasty. Park Hae-il as King Injo The king who is in agony in the tense conflicts between his men over the fate of the nation. Go Soo as Seo Nal-soe A blacksmith sent out with a king's letter to recruit loyal forces. Park Hee-soon as Lee Shi-baek The commander of the Namhansanseong garrison, silently defending the mountain fortress in the extreme cold weather conditions.