Genre: Action | Drama | Horror
🎬 Director: Kim Seong-hun
🏢 Production: Netflix, Studio Dragon
📅 Release Date: July 23, 2021

🎯 Main Cast:

• Jeon Ji-hyun as Ashin

• Kim Shi-a as Young Ashin

• Park Byung-eun as Min Chi-rok

• Koo Kyo-hwan as Hwang Chi-do

• Joo Ji-hoon (cameo as Crown Prince Lee Chang)

🎥 Plot Overview:

Kingdom: Ashin of the North is a prequel to the highly acclaimed Kingdom series, set in the same world where the dead rise and hunger for the living. The film takes viewers to the northern regions of the Kingdom of Joseon, where the mysterious and tragic story of Ashin unfolds. Ashin, a young woman who is the last surviving member of her tribe, seeks revenge after witnessing the destruction of her village and the death of her family by the hands of ruthless men.

As she uncovers the dark secret behind the mysterious resurrection plant that causes the dead to rise, Ashin embarks on a quest driven by vengeance. She soon learns that the powers of the plant come at a cost, leading her into a shadowy world of moral ambiguity. Her quest for justice morphs into a journey of survival as she unleashes the wrath of the undead, forcing her to confront the true nature of power and revenge.

🔥 Trailer Highlights:

• 🧟‍♂️ A chilling glimpse at the terrifying undead and the terrifying forces behind the resurrection plant.

• ⚔️ Epic fight scenes as Ashin, with unmatched skills, takes on merciless enemies in pursuit of revenge.

• 🌑 A dark and haunting atmosphere, with snow-covered landscapes and an eerie soundtrack.

• 💔 The emotional transformation of Ashin from a peaceful healer to a vengeful force, marked by grief and loss.

🧨 Taglines:

“Vengeance never stays buried.”
“Revenge rises from the ashes.”
“The darkness within can resurrect the dead.”

🌟 Themes:

• Revenge and its consequences

• The moral dilemmas of power and survival

• The enduring bond between family and heritage

• The cost of tampering with life and death

• The haunting nature of grief and loss

💥 Kingdom: Ashin of the North is a captivating and intense expansion of the Kingdom universe, offering a tragic and thrilling origin story for the mysterious Ashin. It blends historical drama with supernatural horror, deepening the series’ exploration of the undead apocalypse while focusing on themes of vengeance, loss, and the price of power.
⚔️ A tale of darkness, revenge, and the horrors that lie in the pursuit of justice.