Gong Yoo (left) and Song Kang-ho conspire against the Japanese occupiers in The Age of Shadows (category IIB; Korean and Japanese), directed by Kim Jee-woon. The film also stars Han Ji-min. Gong Yoo (left) and Song Kang-ho conspire against the Japanese occupiers in The Age of Shadows (category IIB; Korean and Japanese), directed by Kim Jee-woon. The film also stars Han Ji-min.
Gong Yoo (left) and Song Kang-ho conspire against the Japanese occupiers in The Age of Shadows (category IIB; Korean and Japanese), directed by Kim Jee-woon. The film also stars Han Ji-min.
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Film review: The Age of Shadows – 140 minutes of breathless action

Vibrant cinematography, an invigorating score, sumptuous production design and standout performances show why Kim Jee-woon’s film deserves its nomination as Korea’s 2017 Oscars entry

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James Marsh
James Marsh

Updated: 11:48am, 20 Oct, 2017

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Gong Yoo (left) and Song Kang-ho conspire against the Japanese occupiers in The Age of Shadows (category IIB; Korean and Japanese), directed by Kim Jee-woon. The film also stars Han Ji-min. Gong Yoo (left) and Song Kang-ho conspire against the Japanese occupiers in The Age of Shadows (category IIB; Korean and Japanese), directed by Kim Jee-woon. The film also stars Han Ji-min.
Gong Yoo (left) and Song Kang-ho conspire against the Japanese occupiers in The Age of Shadows (category IIB; Korean and Japanese), directed by Kim Jee-woon. The film also stars Han Ji-min.
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