
For the Motherland
칠지수
Synopsis
Kim Dong-soo is trying to escape with a list of compatriots who support independence, but is ambushed by a Japanese Sabroo, which takes away the theater and cuts off his son Eung-beom's three fingers. Eung-beom hones his orthodox martial arts with the help of Master Baegun. And he creates a new martial art unique to Chil Ji-soo and grows into a terrifying, high-skilled martial artist. Eung-beom, who has been taught his martial arts, descends in search of his homeland and his father's enemies. Eung-beom goes through all sorts of trials to punish Sabroo, a vicious Japanese. Meanwhile, he meets Kyung-ae, a Korean woman who works as Sabro-oh's henchman. In a confrontation to eliminate Sabro-Oh's subordinates one by one, when Eung-beom is put in jeopardy due to a cunning scheme, her Kyung-ae provides dramatic help. Eungbeom escapes from crisis and becomes angry and punishes his parents and enemies of the nation.
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- Director
- Nam Ki-nam
- Screenplay & Story
- Oh Kwang-jae
- Original Title
- 칠지수
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nam Ki-nam
Oh Kwang-jae
Department Leadership Roster
Nam Ki-nam
Director
Oh Kwang-jae
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About For the Motherland
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is For the Motherland about?
Kim Dong-soo is trying to escape with a list of compatriots who support independence, but is ambushed by a Japanese Sabroo, which takes away the theater and cuts off his son Eung-beom's three fingers. Eung-beom hones his orthodox martial arts with the help of Master Baegun. And he creates a new martial art unique to Chil Ji-soo and grows into a terrifying, high-skilled martial artist. Eung-beom, who has been taught his martial arts, descends in search of his homeland and his father's enemies. Eung-beom goes through all sorts of trials to punish Sabroo, a vicious Japanese. Meanwhile, he meets Kyung-ae, a Korean woman who works as Sabro-oh's henchman. In a confrontation to eliminate Sabro-Oh's subordinates one by one, when Eung-beom is put in jeopardy due to a cunning scheme, her Kyung-ae provides dramatic help. Eungbeom escapes from crisis and becomes angry and punishes his parents and enemies of the nation.
Who directed For the Motherland?
For the Motherland was directed by Nam Ki-nam.
Who stars in For the Motherland?
The principal cast of For the Motherland includes Casanova Wong, Han Ji-ha, Kim Kuk-hyeon, Chen Shan, Nam Po-dong.
When was For the Motherland released and how long is it?
For the Motherland was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
