The Map Against the World
고산자, 대동여지도
“One Man's Unattainable Dream Became The Greatest Map In History.”
Synopsis
Kim Jeong-ho's father died due to an erroneous map. Because of this, Kim Jeong-ho has a strong desire to make his own map. He begins a complete block map of Joseon.
Top Cast
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Cha Seung-won
Kim Jeong-ho
Yu Jun-sang
Heungseon Daewongun
Nam Ji-hyun
Soon-sil
Nam Kyung-eup
Kim Jwa-geun
Kim In-kwon
Ba-woo
Shin Dong-mi
Yeoju Woman
Gong Hyung-jin
Shin Heon
Tae In-ho
Kim Seong-il
Kim Jong-soo
Kim Byeong-hak
Lee Seok-jun
Jeong-ho's Father
Lee Myung-ho
Hong Gyeong-rae
Lee Tae-geom
Kim Min-jae
Kim Yool-ho
Prince Geumwi
Jeong Bong-yeon
Roman Catholic Assembly Hall Officer 1
Yang Hae-gil
Roman Catholic Assembly Hall Officer 2
Han Kyu-won
Catholic Assembly Man 1
Lee Da-il
Catholic Assembly Man 2
Park Woo-jun
Hong Gyeong-rae's Uprising Soldier 1
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kang Woo-suk
- Screenplay & Story
- Choi Jung-mi, Park Bum-shin
- Original Title
- 고산자, 대동여지도
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- CJ Entertainment, Cinema Service
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kang Woo-suk
Choi Jung-mi, Park Bum-shin
Choi Sang-ho
Kim Sun-min
Baek Sun-hee
Department Leadership Roster
Baek Sang-hoon
Visual Effects Supervisor
Choi Jung-mi
Writer
Kang Woo-suk
Director
Kim Sun-min
Editor
Cho Sang-kyung
Costume Design
Park Elhen
Production Design
Choi Sang-ho
Director of Photography
Baek Sun-hee
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Map Against the World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Map Against the World about?
Kim Jeong-ho's father died due to an erroneous map. Because of this, Kim Jeong-ho has a strong desire to make his own map. He begins a complete block map of Joseon.
Who directed The Map Against the World?
The Map Against the World was directed by Kang Woo-suk.
Who stars in The Map Against the World?
The principal cast of The Map Against the World includes Cha Seung-won, Yu Jun-sang, Nam Ji-hyun, Nam Kyung-eup, Kim In-kwon.
When was The Map Against the World released and how long is it?
The Map Against the World was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
Is The Map Against the World based on a book or true story?
The Map Against the World is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Park Bum-shin".