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The Great Monk Seo San
9.0 / 10• 1972• 1h 30m•NR• Korean
ActionWarDramaHistory
Storyline
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
Cast & Crew
Kim Jin-kyu
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Lead
Park Am
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YY
Yoon Yang-ha
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CS
Choi Seong-ho
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SK
Sun-bok Kim
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DJ
Deok-seong Jo
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Choi Sam
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Lee Ye-seong
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What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jeon Jo-myeong's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Great Monk Seo San is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
