Arahan

Arahan

Unmeasured ultimate power, He is the Last Hope!

2004 · 114 min · ★ 6.6 · Fantasy, Action, Comedy, Thriller

Sang-hwan became a cop in order to help the downtrodden, but he doesn't get much respect. All that changes when he meets the Seven Masters.

Directed by Ryoo Seung-wan · Written by Ryoo Seung-wan

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Ryoo Seung-bum Sang-hwan
Yoon So-yi Wi-jin
Ahn Sung-ki Ja-woon
Jung Doo-hong Heuk-woon
Yun Ju-sang Mu-woon
Ahn Kil-kang Kkang Tong
Baek Chan-Ki Sul-Woon
Lee Won Sun-Dong
Lee Oi-soo Baek-Poong
Kim Dong-joo Sang-hwan's Mother
Im Ha-ryong Police Chief
Bong Tae-gyu Police Officer Bong

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