A Blood Bamboo (1959)

A Blood Bamboo 1959 / 한말풍운과 민충정공 1959 / Hanmalpungungwa Minchungjeonggong , Hyeoljuk , 혈죽

Min Yeong Hwan , who harbors righteous indignation regarding the Japanese rule of his country, suggests to King Go Jong measures to defend the nation such as revamping the army training regimen and introducing a new educational system. Japan puts pressure on the king via villainous courtiers such as Lee Wan Yong in order to bring about the end of the Eulsa Treaty. Many righteous people struggle to ward off the conclusion of the treaty: Min Yeong Hwan and other patriotic youths like Jeong Dong Sik attack the pro-Japanese courtiers and Lee Jun submits a petition to the king. But their efforts end up in a failure. Min Yeong Hwan, out of resentment, ultimately resists Japan by killing himself. (Source: KMDb)