Man of Will (2017): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Man of Will is a 2017 historical drama directed by Lee Won-tae, starring Cho Jin-woong as Kim Chang-soo, Song Seung-heon and Andreas Fronk. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $2.6 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Lee Won-tae
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- BA Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Man of Will About?
The premise of Man of Will without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young man, Kim Chang-soo, is imprisoned and charged with the murder of a Japanese national involved in the assassination of Empress Myeongseong. While incarcerated, he witnesses the persecution of Koreans and transforms into a determined advocate for Korean independence. His experiences evolve him from a convict to a symbol of resistance against oppression.
Man of Will Cast & Characters
Cho Jin-woong leads the cast as Kim Chang-soo, with Song Seung-heon as Kang Hyung-sik and Andreas Fronk as Engineer Chief (uncredited). Directed by Lee Won-tae; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lee Won-tae
- Cho Jin-woong as Kim Chang-soo
- Song Seung-heon as Kang Hyung-sik
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Andreas Fronk as Engineer Chief (uncredited) - Lee Kyung-young as Lee Jae-jung (uncredited)
Also Starring in Man of Will
· 18 more- Jung Jin-young Go Jin-sa
- Yeom Hye-ran Visitor
- Lee Sun-kyun King Gojong
- Yoo Seung-mok Lee Young-dal
- Jeong Man-sik Ma Sang-goo
- Yoon Byung-hee Bong-gu
- Jeon Bae-soo Park Dong-goo
- Shin Jung-keun Jo Duk-pal
- Jeong Gyu-su Yang Won-jong
- Kwak Dong-yeon Choi Yoon-Suk
- Park So-dam Han Young-hee
- Lee Soon-won Cheon Jong-su
- Bae Jin-woong Choi Jak-doo
- Kim Yoon-sung Na Choon-bae
- Lee Seo-won Kim Chun-dong
- Hiromitsu Takeda Watanabe
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- Park Jung-sook Hwang's grandmother
- Lee Won-seok
More from Lee Won-tae
One more film directed by Lee Won-tae: The Devil’s Deal.
Man of Will Plot Summary
What happens in Man of Will from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1896, in the town of Chihapo (now part of modern North Korea), Kim Chang-soo, portrayed by Cho Jin-woong, takes a drastic step by murdering a Japanese man whom he suspects of being involved in the assassination of Empress Myeongseong. Before departing from the scene of his crime, he leaves a confession note that reveals his motives.
Full summary
The whole story of Man of Will, scene by scene
Man of Will Box Office
Man of Will grossed $2.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.6M
- International
- $2.6M
How Well Do You Know Man of Will?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays the lead character Kim Chang-soo?
Man of Will Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Commander Kim Chang-soo” and “Daejang Kimchangsoo”.
- Also known as
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- Commander Kim Chang-soo
- Daejang Kimchangsoo
- Dae-jang Kim Chang-soo
- Uomo di volontà
- 대장 김창수
- 大将金昌洙
- 獄火重生：金昌洙
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Man of Will FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Man of Will, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Man of Will?
Man of Will runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Man of Will released?
Man of Will was released on October 19, 2017.
Who directed Man of Will?
Man of Will was directed by Lee Won-tae.
More films by Lee Won-tae Who is in the cast of Man of Will?
Man of Will stars Cho Jin-woong as Kim Chang-soo, Song Seung-heon as Kang Hyung-sik and Andreas Fronk as Engineer Chief (uncredited), among 22 credited actors.
How much did Man of Will make at the box office?
Man of Will grossed $2.6 million worldwide.
Does Man of Will have a post-credit scene?
No. Man of Will has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Man of Will in?
The original language of Man of Will is Korean.
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