Heaven's Soldiers (2005 Film)

Heaven's Soldiers (Korean: 천군; RR: Cheon gun) is a 2005 South Korean science fiction action film directed by Min Joon-Ki. The film blends contemporary geopolitical tension with historical fantasy, centering on a group of soldiers from both North and South Korea who are transported back in time to the late 16th century.

Promotional poster for the film Heaven's Soldiers.

Plot

The narrative begins in 2005, where North and South Korean governments have secretly collaborated to develop a nuclear warhead. When the leadership of both nations decides to transfer the weapon to the United States military, North Korean officer Kang Min-gil goes rogue, taking the warhead and nuclear physicist Kim Su-yeon with him. South Korean Navy officer Park Jung-woo and a team of commandos are dispatched to retrieve the scientist and the weapon. During a confrontation, the group is caught in the wake of a passing comet, which transports them to the late 1500s. They arrive during a period of conflict involving Korean villagers and invading forces.

Actor Park Joong-Hoon — Park Joong-Hoon, who portrays Admiral Yi Sun-shin.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast of prominent South Korean actors:

Park Joong-Hoon as Admiral Yi Sun-shin
Kim Seung-Woo as Kang Min-gil
Hwang Jung-Min as Park Jung-woo
Kong Hyo-Jin as Kim Su-yeon

Actor Kim Seung-Woo — Kim Seung-Woo, who plays the role of Kang Min-gil.

Actor Hwang Jung-Min — Hwang Jung-Min, who plays the role of Park Jung-woo.

Actress Kong Hyo-Jin — Kong Hyo-Jin, who plays the role of Kim Su-yeon.

Production

The film was written by Min Joon-Ki, Park Kye-Ok, and Jun Chul-Hong. It was released in South Korea on July 14, 2005, with a total runtime of 110 minutes.