The Map Against the World

The Map Against the World

One Man's Unattainable Dream Became The Greatest Map In History.

2016 · 129 min · ★ 6.6 · History, Drama

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.

Directed by Kang Woo-suk · Written by Choi Jung-mi

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