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The Guardian
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Directed by Jeong Jang-hwan. With Nam Woo-hyun, Park Eun-hye, Han Jae-suk.
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MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
After giving up his taekwondo dreams to care for his mother, Mi Jin, Park Do-jun moves with her from Korea to the Philippines. However, their relationship frays as Mi Jin’s severe gambling addiction spirals out of control, forcing Do-jun to abandon college and work to support himself, while finding loyal allies in aspiring K-pop star Sandara and Coco. When Mi Jin vanishes and is kidnapped by the ruthless leader of a major Korean crime syndicate, Do-jun plunges into a high-stakes, perilous race against time to rescue her.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAfter giving up his taekwondo dreams to care for his mother, Mi Jin, Park Do-jun moves with her from Korea to the Philippines. However, their relationship frays as Mi…
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MoviHero lists June 17, 2026 as the release date for The Guardian. Jeong Jang-hwan is the listed director. The listed cast includes Nam Woo-hyun as Do-jun, Park Eun-hye as Mi-jin, Han Jae-suk as Dong-cheol, Yassi Pressman. A trailer is available on this page.
Release dateJune 17, 2026
GenresCrime · Action
Runtime1h 30m
DirectorJeong Jang-hwan
CastNam Woo-hyun as Do-jun, Park Eun-hye as Mi-jin, Han Jae-suk as Dong-cheol, Yassi Pressman
TrailerAvailable on this page
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability1/10
Attention Required4/10
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