Nambeol: Warriors of the Joseon Seas

Production Details

Title: Nambeol
Format: Feature Film
Production Begins: Q3 2026
Filming Location: South Korea
Director: Lee Mo-gae
Cast: Lee Byung-hun

Synopsis

A hard-boiled martial arts action flick set in the early Joseon Dynasty. The story revolves around nine warriors who travel to Tsushima Island to rescue Korean captives kidnapped by Japanese pirates. The narrative is fictional but rooted in a documented period of instability during the early Joseon era, featuring a unit of nine soldiers dispatched to bring home Koreans taken prisoner by pirate groups.

Production Company

Hive Media Corp
Postal Address
hivemediacorp@gmail.com
Phone: +82 2 6956 1670

About Nambeol

Nambeol is a martial arts feature film set during the early Joseon Dynasty, focusing on a group of nine soldiers. Tasked with a mission to rescue captives taken by Japanese pirates, the story unfolds on Tsushima Island. Each member of the unit brings a unique background, reflecting the varied military hierarchy of the time. The film is inspired by a historical context marked by conflict between Korea and pirates, highlighting the struggles and dynamics of diplomacy and military action in a turbulent era. Lee portrays Im Eok, the stoic leader of the warrior unit, navigating the complexities of leadership amidst a challenging mission.

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