The Guardian
납치 48시간
Synopsis
After giving up his taekwondo dreams to care for his mother, Mi Jin, Park Do-jun moves with her from Korea to the Philippines. However, their relationship frays as Mi Jin’s severe gambling addiction spirals out of control, forcing Do-jun to abandon college and work to support himself, while finding loyal allies in aspiring K-pop star Sandara and Coco. When Mi Jin vanishes and is kidnapped by the ruthless leader of a major Korean crime syndicate, Do-jun plunges into a high-stakes, perilous race against time to rescue her.
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THE GUARDIAN Official Trailer | This September 2 in cinemas!
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-13
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeong Jang-hwan
- Original Title
- 납치 48시간
- Country of Origin
- South Korea, Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Korean, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Will Studios, Parallax Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeong Jang-hwan
Kim Jeong-im, Park Hee-jun
Department Leadership Roster
Jeong Jang-hwan
Director
Kim Jeong-im
Producer
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What is The Guardian about?
After giving up his taekwondo dreams to care for his mother, Mi Jin, Park Do-jun moves with her from Korea to the Philippines. However, their relationship frays as Mi Jin’s severe gambling addiction spirals out of control, forcing Do-jun to abandon college and work to support himself, while finding loyal allies in aspiring K-pop star Sandara and Coco. When Mi Jin vanishes and is kidnapped by the ruthless leader of a major Korean crime syndicate, Do-jun plunges into a high-stakes, perilous race against time to rescue her.
Who directed The Guardian?
The Guardian was directed by Jeong Jang-hwan.
Who stars in The Guardian?
The principal cast of The Guardian includes Nam Woo-hyun, Park Eun-hye, Han Jae-suk, Yassi Pressman, Wilbert Ross.
When was The Guardian released and how long is it?
The Guardian was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.