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War of the Arrows
In this pulse-pounding Joseon historical action saga, raw desperate devotion collides with unrelenting survival as a solitary archer's arrow cuts through the foggy forest like a whispered promise of freedom.
War of the Arrows
War of the Arrows

최종병기 활

"A hero is born, the legend begins"

10 August 2011 South Korea 122 min 7.2 (293)

Director: Kim Han-min

Cast: Park Hae-il, Moon Chae-won, Kim Moo-yul, Ryu Seung-ryong, Park Ki-woong

Drama History Action Sibling Devotion & Family Duty Overcoming Adversity / Will vs. Fate State Abandonment vs. Individual Heroism Martial Honor & Professional Rivalry
Budget: $8,000,000
Box Office: $49,000,000

War of the Arrows — Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

두려움은 직시하면 그뿐, 바람은 계산하는 것이 아니라 극복하는 것이다.
— Choi Nam-yi

Context

Spoken to Jyu Shin-ta during the final standoff on the windy plain.

Meaning

The philosophical peak of the film, spoken to Jyu Shin-ta during the final standoff. It reflects the core mindset required to execute impossible archery under extreme pressure.

내 활은 죽이는 것이 아니다.
— Choi Nam-yi

Context

Expressed regarding the purpose of his archery.

Meaning

Captures the moral distinction between Nam-yi's defensive, protective archery and the aggressive, lethal violence of the invaders.

나라를 버리고 백성을 버린 그 임금은 이미 큰 죄인이오.
— Choi Nam-yi

Context

Stated in reference to the monarch who abandoned his people.

Meaning

Expresses deep anti-monarchical disillusionment, pointing out the failure of Joseon's rulers during the 1636 Manchu invasion.

前推泰山 發如虎尾
— Inscribed on Choi Pyeong-ryung's heirloom bow

Context

Inscribed on Choi Pyeong-ryung's heirloom bow.

Meaning

A real, traditional Joseon archery maxim instructing the archer to keep the bow-hand rock steady while releasing the bowstring with explosive speed.

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