In 1581, the monk Seo-san predicts that the Japanese are planning an invasion of Korea. He goes to the king, suggesting that the kingdom build a stronger army, but he is thrown out of court. He begins training three pupils in martial arts, but rumors reach the king that Seo-san is training an army. The king sends his soldiers to have the monk arrested
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Kim Jin-kyu
Known for
The Housemaid
Park Am
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Yoon Yang-ha
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Choi Seong-ho
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Sun-bok Kim
Jo Deok-seong
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Choi Sam
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Lee Ye-seong
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Known for
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Jeon Jo-myeong Director · Kim Ha-lim Writer Kim Hui-su Editor
First release December 22, 1972 · Produced in South Korea · Original title 서산대사
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Yeonbang Movies
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South Korea
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Original title
서산대사
Original language
Korean
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Korean
Release dates
South Korea · December 22, 1972
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