The Fortress (2017) directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk is a film of court intrigue as the king of Joseon (Korea) and his people hunker down in the fortress of Namhansanseong during the 1636 Qing invasion. Battle scenes are few and far between, but when they occur they are brutal. The story moves at a glacial pace (to mirror all of the snow) but is a perfect match for the siege the characters endure. It's as though we are behind the walls with them. This won't be for everyone, but I was intrigued throughout and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Streaming on Netflix.
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