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Roaring Currents: The Road of the Admiral

Name: Roaring Currents: The Road of the Admiral
Director: Kim Han-min, Jung Se-kyo
Released: 2015
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

2015

Director

Kim Han-min, Jung Se-kyo

Runtime

95 minutes

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Roaring Currents: The Road of the Admiral provides a detailed account of the 1597 Imjin War, focusing on historical accuracy and the strategic genius of Admiral Yi Sun-sin. The documentary operates within a nationalist framework, emphasizing Korean sovereignty and traditional values. This focus results in a narrative that reinforces conventional structures of leadership and gender without challenging them. Ultimately, the film offers a narrow, focused perspective on historical heroism but does not delve into a broader range of human experiences.

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Category Breakdown

Does Roaring Currents: The Road of the Admiral have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary focuses solely on military history and technical production. It does not include any characters or stories related to LGBTQ+ identities.

How does Roaring Currents: The Road of the Admiral portray gender?

Limited

The film centers on a traditional military hierarchy dominated by men. Female figures are not given significant roles or ability to act in the narrative.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Roaring Currents: The Road of the Admiral?

Fair

The movie emphasizes Korean sovereignty and the conflict with Japanese forces. It explores the tension between Korean and Japanese identities but does not blend these identities in a deeper way.

How does Roaring Currents: The Road of the Admiral represent religion and culture?

Limited

The documentary upholds traditional values of patriotism and loyalty to the state. It highlights national heroism and the importance of maintaining sovereignty through discipline.

Does Roaring Currents: The Road of the Admiral include disability representation?

Minimal

The film concentrates on the strategic and physical aspects of naval warfare. It does not depict neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions prominently.

Present on Screen

It offers a thorough look at the strategic brilliance and logistical preparations of Admiral Yi Sun-sin.
It provides a detailed technical overview of the filmmaking process.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of female figures or alternative perspectives on gender.
It does not explore neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or diverse identity-based narratives.
The documentary fails to provide perspectives that reflect multiple aspects of identity beyond the primary Korean-Japanese historical conflict.

Official Synopsis

The staff of "The Admiral: Roaring Currents", the biggest film of all time at the South-Korean box office, has assembled once again for a documentary. Critically acclaimed director KIM Han-min and his team delves into the actual background, prelude, and preparations of Admiral YI Sun-sin in 1597 and how the admiral’s battle plans have won him his most remarkable victory throughout his career.

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