In the late 19th century Catholicism was gaining a foothold on Jeju island, much to the horror of the Confucian community, who were seeing their influence diminishing as well as getting increased taxes from Catholic-friendly government officers. The conflict became a religious war that resulted in a rebel Confucian army massacring hundreds of Christians in little more than a matter of days. The Uprising details the events leading up to the assault, focusing on the story of Yi Jae-su, the young man destined to become the leader of the rebel army.
Director: Park Kwang-su
Producer: Philippe Avril, Yoo In-taek
Screenplay: Park Kwang-su
Yi Jae-su
Il Sook-hwa
Chae Goon-soo
Sook Hwa-mo
Baek Eui-jeong
Ma Chan-sam