War of the Arrows (2011) on Netflix
After their father's death, Nam-yi and his sister Ja-in find refuge with Kim Mu-seon. Nam-yi becomes a hunter and archer, and on Ja-in's wedding day Manchu forces carry her off.
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Plot summary
As children, Nam-yi and Ja-in flee King Injo's guards. Their father, the archer Choi Pyeong-ryung, sends them to safety with his friend Kim Mu-seon and is killed in front of Nam-yi, who escapes with his sister. Years later Nam-yi works as a hunter and archer. Seo-goon, the son of Mu-seon, tells him that he and Ja-in intend to marry, and Mu-seon approves. While Nam-yi is hunting deer in the mountains on the wedding day, invading Manchu troops reach the village. He comes back to find Mu-seon slain and Ja-in taken away, and he sets out after the Qing army with his bow.
Cast
- No-shik Parkas Jang-sun
Did you know?!Facts and trivia about War of the Arrows (2011)
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- War of the Arrows is notable for the rare use of the Manchu language in some of its dialogue, and for demonstrating archery techniques that include the tongah arrow guide.
