Japanese actor Lily Franky will portray Ito Hirobumi. The film ‘Harbin’ (directed by Woo Min-ho) explores the story of independence activist Ahn Jung-geun’s assassination in Harbin. Lily Franky, a prominent Japanese actor, will take on the role of Ito Hirobumi, a Japanese politician and imperialist.

He is active across the cultural spectrum as a bestselling author, columnist, children’s book author, illustrator, art director, designer, lyricist, composer, and photographer. He frequently appears in works by director Hirokazu Koreeda and played a unique patriarchal role in Koreeda’s Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or-winning film ‘Shoplifters.’

In ‘Harbin,’ he is expected to deliver a commanding presence as Ito Hirobumi. Director Woo Min-ho confidently stated that audiences could expect a different side of Franky’s acting not seen before. It is said that Lily Franky was so captivated by the script of ‘Harbin’ that he immediately decided to join the cast.

Still images released on the 10th showcased a unique atmosphere that only he could convey. ‘Harbin’ is set to be released on the 24th.

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