Uprising

Uprising (전,란, 2024) is a South Korean historical action drama you can watch online on iFILM, directed by Kim Sang-man. Kang Dong-won and Park Jeong-min lead the film, with Cha Seung-won in a key supporting role. The tagline says it plainly: "An era of chaos, a battle against destiny."

Set during the Joseon Dynasty, the story follows two men who grew up in the same household — one the master, one the servant. War separates them and plants them on opposite sides of a bitter conflict. Years later, when their paths cross again, the bond that once defined both their lives has curdled into something else entirely. At 126 minutes, the film has room to trace exactly how history cracks people who thought they were beyond cracking.

Korean period cinema has grown into one of the genre's most compelling corners worldwide, and Uprising is a strong case for why — it pairs large-scale battle sequences with a genuinely personal betrayal at the center. Stream Uprising (2024) online on iFILM.