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The War of Loong

Name: The War of Loong
Released: 2017-08-04
Duration: 112 min

2017

Movie

112 min

Mandarin

The movie is based on a real historic event. During French's invading war against China in 1885, the French army took over Zhengnan Guan located in the Guangxi Province. Wishing to protect their beloved country, the 70 years old General Feng Zicai and his two sons volunteered to join the battle. The general understood it would be a difficult battle to win as the French soldiers held much more advanced equipment, resources and weapons. To show his devotion and determination, he brought his own coffin alongside with him to the war zone. He also utilized his experience with the Zhangnan Guan terrain to pave out strategies, made weapons applicable to their situations. These actions bolstered the morale tremendously, and prepared them well for the war. As a result, although the Chinese soldiers sustained heavy losses, they turned the tide of the battle and won.

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IMDb5.4/10

Director: Yung Sang-hoon•Genres: Action, History, War

Plot Summary

During the Joseon Dynasty, General Kim Min-joon is tasked with defending the nation against an invasion of a formidable enemy. Faced with overwhelming odds and internal strife, he must rally his troops and employ strategic brilliance to protect his homeland and its people. The film depicts the intense battles and personal sacrifices made by the soldiers fighting for their survival.

Critical Reception

The War of Loong received mixed reviews, with praise directed towards its action sequences and historical setting, but criticism often citing a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the epic scale of the battles and others finding it to be a standard war film.