Legend of the Evil Lake
천년호
Synopsis
A thousand years ago, an evil spirit was kept imprisoned in a lake by the first emperor of the Chilla empire. Now unleashed, it possesses the body of Ja Woon-bi, the wife of general Biharang, with the aim to bring down the very dynasty that destroyed his people. Biharang is torn; to kill the spirit, he has to also kill his wife.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 9, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Kwang-hoon
- Screenplay & Story
- Ju-ri Hong, Lee Seung-moo
- Original Score
- Lee Dong-jun
- Original Title
- 천년호
- Country of Origin
- South Korea, China
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- CJ Entertainment, Hanmaek Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Kwang-hoon
Ju-ri Hong, Lee Seung-moo
Lee Dong-jun
Lü Yue, Kim Yun-su
Woo-Suk Kang, Jonathan Kim, Thomas Leong
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Kwang-hoon
Director
Ju-ri Hong
Writer
Jonathan Kim
Producer
Lü Yue
Director of Photography
Kim Yun-su
Director of Photography
Lee Dong-jun
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Legend of the Evil Lake
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What is Legend of the Evil Lake about?
A thousand years ago, an evil spirit was kept imprisoned in a lake by the first emperor of the Chilla empire. Now unleashed, it possesses the body of Ja Woon-bi, the wife of general Biharang, with the aim to bring down the very dynasty that destroyed his people. Biharang is torn; to kill the spirit, he has to also kill his wife.
Who directed Legend of the Evil Lake?
Legend of the Evil Lake was directed by Lee Kwang-hoon.
Who stars in Legend of the Evil Lake?
The principal cast of Legend of the Evil Lake includes Jung Jun-ho, Kim Hyo-jin, Kim Hye-ri, Won-seok Choi, San Ho.
When was Legend of the Evil Lake released and how long is it?
Legend of the Evil Lake was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Legend of the Evil Lake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Legend of the Evil Lake was composed by Lee Dong-jun.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Legend of the Evil Lake?
Legend of the Evil Lake holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).