The Soul Guardians
퇴마록
Synopsis
When the police raid the compound of a religious cult, they discover that almost all of the members have committed suicide. The only survivor, laying on an altar in the middle of the room, is a very pregnant woman who goes into labor as the raid begins. The woman dies in the hospital, but her child survives. 20 years later, strange things are starting to happen around the child, now a grown woman. A group of religious warriors from a mix of faiths join together to try and protect her from whatever supernatural horrors are seeking her out.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Park Kwang-chun
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Woo-hyouk, Park Kwang-chun
- Original Score
- Lee Dong-jun
- Original Title
- 퇴마록
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- JollyVision Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Park Kwang-chun
Lee Woo-hyouk, Park Kwang-chun
Lee Dong-jun
Park Hyeon-cheol
Hyeon-mi Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Yu-seon
Costume Design
Park Kwang-chun
Director
Park Kwang-chun
Writer
Lee Dong-jun
Original Music Composer
Hyeon-mi Lee
Editor
Park Hyeon-cheol
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Soul Guardians
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What is The Soul Guardians about?
When the police raid the compound of a religious cult, they discover that almost all of the members have committed suicide. The only survivor, laying on an altar in the middle of the room, is a very pregnant woman who goes into labor as the raid begins. The woman dies in the hospital, but her child survives. 20 years later, strange things are starting to happen around the child, now a grown woman. A group of religious warriors from a mix of faiths join together to try and protect her from whatever supernatural horrors are seeking her out.
Who directed The Soul Guardians?
The Soul Guardians was directed by Park Kwang-chun.
Who stars in The Soul Guardians?
The principal cast of The Soul Guardians includes Ahn Sung-ki, Shin Hyun-jun, Chu Sang-mi, Oh Hyun-chul, Lee Ki-young.
When was The Soul Guardians released and how long is it?
The Soul Guardians was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Soul Guardians?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Soul Guardians was composed by Lee Dong-jun.
Is The Soul Guardians based on a book or true story?
The Soul Guardians is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lee Woo-hyouk".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Soul Guardians?
The Soul Guardians holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).