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Arahan

Arahan

Fantasy · Action · Comedy · 2004

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.

Movie details

Arahan

“Unmeasured ultimate power, He is the Last Hope!”

2004 Fantasy · Action · Comedy 1h 54m

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TMDB

6.6 / 10

Community rating

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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Arahan?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Ryoo Seung-wan

Written by

Ryoo Seung-wan · Eun Ji-hie · Yoo Sun-dong · Lee Hae-jun

Ryoo Seung-bum

Ryoo Seung-bum

Sang-hwan

Yoon So-yi

Yoon So-yi

Wi-jin

Ahn Sung-ki

Ahn Sung-ki

Ja-woon

Jung Doo-hong

Jung Doo-hong

Heuk-woon

Yun Ju-sang

Yun Ju-sang

Mu-woon

Ahn Kil-kang

Ahn Kil-kang

Kkang Tong

B

Baek Chan-Ki

Sul-Woon

Court is in session

Put Arahan on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.