Harbin

Director: Min-ho Woo
Actors: Hyun Bin, Lee Dong-wook, Jeon Yeo-been
PlotIn Manchuria during the early 20th century, tensions between Koreans fighting for independence and Japanese imperial forces reach a boiling point. A group of Korean resistance fighters, each with their own motivations, seeks retribution for the suffering inflicted upon their homeland. Disguised identities, shifting alliances, and secret rendezvous in the wintry city foster a sense of urgency as they prepare a dangerous mission. Among them are seasoned leaders hardened by loss, young recruits hungry for justice, and double agents with ambiguous loyalties. The fighters move in shadows, passing coded messages through trusted contacts while evading the ever-watchful eyes of Japanese authorities who are deadly efficient in rooting out revolutionaries.
Intel points to a high-ranking Japanese target arriving in Harbin, offering a rare chance to strike a symbolic blow for freedom. Plans are drafted and nerves are strained as doubts mount about potential traitors within their circle. Flashes of violence and narrow escapes keep the group on edge, forcing them to make impossible choices between personal vengeance and the greater good. Interpersonal relationships grow tense as moral lines blur—each member must reckon with their own motivations and the heavy burden of rebellion. The outcome of their mission, and perhaps the fate of their entire movement, hinges on a final confrontation that tests every conviction, loyalty, and sacrifice they are willing to make.
Writers: N/A
Release Date: 25 Dec 2024
Runtime: 108 min
Rating: N/A
Country: South Korea
Language: Korean
Physical Media Reviews
Harbin
Blu-ray Review
Haeolbin 하얼빈
Score: 73
Harbin’s Blu-ray delivers stunning visuals and immersive Dolby Atmos audio, with a slow-burning story elevated by impressive action sequences.