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Kundo: Age of the Rampant

2014 · 137 min

A grim, propulsive period action drama that balances brutal injustice with rousing outlaw camaraderie and sweeping revenge.

Tagline
Out of darkness a new hope arises.
Overview
In 1862, amidst the rule of the late Joseon dynasty in Korea, a band of fighters named Kundo rise against the unjust authorities.

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How it feels

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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • bleakstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • justice
  • revenge
  • class
  • corruption
  • survival
Places
  • countryside
  • small town
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action8
Horror2
Humour3
Realism6
Romance1
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
action, drama
Directed by
Yoon Jong-bin
Written by
Jung Jae-woong, Jeon Cheol-hong
Starring
Ha Jung-woo, Gang Dong-won, Lee Kyung-young, Lee Sung-min, Cho Jin-woong, Don Lee, Yoon Ji-hye, Kim Hae-sook
Music
Cho Young-wuk
Cinematography
Choi Chan-min
Runtime
137 min
Country
South Korea
Languages
Korean

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