Overview
After the assassination of President Park, martial law has been declared. A coup d'état bursts out by Defense Security Commander Chun Doo-gwang and a private band of officers following him. Capital Defense Commander Lee Tae-shin, an obstinate soldier who believes the military should not take political actions, fights against Chun Doo-gwang to stop him. The conflict between the two grows while military leaders are holding their decision and Defense Minister is gone. In the midst of chaos, the spring of Seoul that everyone longed for heads to unexpected direction.
all the events are tied to a real story and their staging is implemented on a really large scale.
a real revolution in all its colors.
The cast is amazing. You don't often see that much in one project. this makes the movie look even cooler because of the good acting.
the ending is predictable, of course, and not a very happy ending. but even without that, it's a strong film.