“The Guardian” Poster
South Korea and the Philippines collide in Jeong Jang-hwa’s The Guardian, an upcoming action thriller starring Nam Woo-hyun, best known as a member of the K-pop boy band Infinite.
The Guardian follows Park Do-jun (Nam), a former Taekwondo prospect who has since relocated to the Philippines with his mother, sacrificing his dreams to be by her side despite the strain her gambling addiction puts on their relationship. When she suddenly disappears, Park learns she’s been kidnapped by a notorious Korean gang operating in the region and has forty eight hours to save her (via FCS).
This South Korean-Philippines co-production stars Park Eun-hye (Dream of Warrior), Han Jae Seok (Royal Secret Agent) and Yassi Pressman (Video City: Be Kind, Please Rewind).
🔥 Footnote: The Guardian is not the first Korean production with a strong Philippines connection. The Southeast Asian country also features prominently in Jo Eui seok’s 2016 film Master.
The Guardian hits domestically on June 17th. Don’t miss the Trailer below:
