Actor Lee Dong-wook returns with the film ‘​Harbin.

The film ‘​Harbin​ depicts a breathtaking chase and suspicion between those who head to Harbin with a single purpose in 1909 and those who pursue them.

Actor Lee Dong-wook, who has shown his unrivaled acting skills in various works such as ‘​Goblin’​, ‘​Tale of the Nine-Tailed’​, ‘​Shopping Mall of Killers’, will appear in the film ‘​Harbin​ and show an unforgettable presence. Lee Dong-wook will transform into Lee Chang-seop, an independence fighter who opposed Ahn Jung-geun but shared the same conviction to protect his country, and will show a new side of himself that has never been seen before.

Lee Dong-wook said, “Lee Chang-seop is a character with a strong uprightness who believes that he must lead the country’s independence even if it means armed struggle. Especially, as a comrade who shares the same ideals as Ahn Jung-geun, I thought he would be someone I could freely express my opinions on methods for independence because I had deep friendship and trust with him. That is why, for me, the period of filming ‘Harbin’ was a process to capture these aspects well,” he said, conveying his sincerity about the character. Director Woo Min-ho, who worked with Lee Dong-wook in this production, also said, “I was surprised to discover a new side of actor Lee Dong-wook through the work [Hell is Other People]. I am proud that you will once again be able to see a new side of him as he perfectly captures the character of Lee Chang-seop, who has an impactful presence in ‘Harbin’,” adding to the anticipation for Lee Dong-wook’s challenge as the independence fighter Lee Chang-seop, who is always cautious for the independence of his country.

Meanwhile, ‘Harbin’ is a production in which Director Woo Min-ho and Hive Media Corp, which has produced all of his films since ‘Insiders’, have joined forces once again. The production team‘s experience in ‘Spring in Seoul’, ‘Deliver Us From Evil’, etc., is also reflected in ‘Harbin’, raising expectations. ‘Harbin’, which is gaining attention as the most anticipated film of the winter theaters, will be released on December 25.

Reporter Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com yyynnn@donga.com