Harbin

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Harbin

2024

1h 53m

Action

History

Drama

Crime

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In 1909, several years after Korea is forced into becoming a Japanese colony, freedom fighters plot the daring assassination of Japan's prime minister during their quest for independence.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

02/11/2025

An epic drama with epic proportions... The opening battle is Saving Private Ryan-level harrowing.

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Cary Darling

Houston Chronicle

01/05/2025

4/5

Visually, "Harbin" is often stunning. Woo Min-ho often is painterly in how he re-creates the early 20 century. Along with cinematographer Hong Kyung-pyo ("Parasite," "Snowpiercer"), he uses the screen as a canvas for some absolutely ravishing images.

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Simon Abrams

RogerEbert.com

01/03/2025

1/4

Unfortunately, it’s hard to get too excited when all that effort is wasted on stick-figure heroes who talk a lot about but mostly hint at the depth of their characters.

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Louis Skye (Ronita Roy Mohan)

Women Write About Comics

Aug 19

A visual feast for the eyes, Harbin highlights how necessary compassion is for humanity, but especially during times of war. If you’re looking for a gripping watch that will have you at the edge of your seat, Harbin should be your first pick.

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Alfred Castaneda

Shade Studios

Jul 30

Every scene in Harbin is beautifully shot and every decision the characters make carry moral consequences that you can feel off screen. It's a stunning work and a can’t miss watch for historical drama fans, or fans of its well-casted and all star cast.

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Mark Schilling

Japan Times

Jul 14

3/5

Franky’s layered performance, with its projection of inner steel beneath a velvety urbane exterior, is a master class in doing much with little.

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Grace

02/04/2025

The Harbin movie cannot be a five-star movie for everyone, but I think Koreans should definitely watch it and remember the hard work of many people who fought for independence in history and their names.

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BBB PPP

02/03/2025

The lighting and camera work was excellent. I like historical drama but shy away from war movies. There were bloody scenes but I didn't find any of the fight scenes necessarily gory. Kudos, of course, to the big names and all the actors were stellar.

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Ben W

01/14/2025

This film was incredible! Gripping, emotional, and eye opening. I had no idea of this specific portion of the Korean/Japanese history. This was a truly informational as well as emotionally and mentally engaging. Definitely recommend. Very well executed and the character work here is great!

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Stephen S

01/13/2025

At the very end it says something along the lines of “in 1946 Korea resistance army kept fighting and they finally won independence” and the end roll credits. Maybe give a tiny nod to who actually won your independence?

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Daniel

01/12/2025

It is a well made movie. Cinematography was very good as the story. Worth to watch it in the theater. Highly recommended.

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Tere O

01/05/2025

Visually striking and moody. Many arresting moments. Glad I watched it on the big screen.

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Synopsis

In 1909, several years after Korea is forced into becoming a Japanese colony, freedom fighters plot the daring assassination of Japan's prime minister during their quest for independence.

Director: Woo Min-ho
Producer: Janis Kalejs
Screenwriter: Woo Min-ho, Kim Min-seong
Distributor: Well Go USA Entertainment
Production Co: CJ ENM Co., CJ Entertainment, Hive Media, Keystone Films, Film Angels Studio
Genre: Action, History, Drama, Crime
Original Language: Korean
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 25, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 1, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA): $946.0K
Runtime: 1h 53m

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