The Great Monk Seo San

The Great Monk Seo San

1972 · 90 min · ★ 9.0 · Action, War, Drama, History

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

Directed by Jeon Jo-myeong · Written by Kim Ha-lim

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