Presented by Cinema Service
Produced by Hanmac Films
57 B.C. As the tribal age of darkness and incantation
was coming to its end with the birth of new kingdoms,
the kingdom of Shilla, founded by Park Hyokkose,
began to annex nearby tribes with its military power.
Auta - Leader of Moon Tribe
Park Hyokkose - The First Emperor of Shilla
Why do you bear such hatred toward my people?
How can I pardon those who disgrace my land with wicked spells?
Your land?
We have resided here as long as the Great Tree has!
How dare you claim this land as yours?
I have given you a chance to become a servant of my kingdom
but you've refused!
I'll grind your skin and bones to ashes!
As long as this sword is here, you will not trouble the world again!
The Legend Of The Evil Lake
896 A.D. The 9th year under the reign of Queen Chinsong of Shilla
The rebels are everywhere and our people are crossing the border...
Our country is in distress.
They say a hero is born in troubled times.
If you could help us too...
I never heard of a subject choosing his own monarch.
Do not misunderstand.
I meant people suffer because of the monarch's wrongdoing.
Then, you must faithfully serve Her Majesty.
One only sees what he wishes to see.
I'm helpless alone
to protect Shilla from all the rebels.
Great Emperor of Shilla,
please grant me the strength to defend the 1000 year sovereignty of Shilla.
Attack!
Executive Producers Kang Woo-suk, Thomas Leong
Screenplay Hong Joo-ri
Adaptation Lee Seung-moo, Lee Kwang-hoon
Cinematography Kim Yoon-soo, Lu Yue
Lighting Lee Seung-ku, Hao Feng
I have alerted the rear guards.
Sound Kim Bum-su, Jiang Biao
Martial Arts Director Yuen Tak
Talwi!
Editing Lee Hyun-mi
Music Lee Dong-joon
Sound Supervisor Lee Kyu-seok (A&D)
Even after a victory, they look like a bunch of stragglers.
Hold your tongue.
You haven't even engaged in a decent battle, General Bang.
Your Majesty, my duty is to guard you. So no chance was ever given to me.
Co-producers Choi Hee-il, Doh Seong-hee
Producer Jonathan Kim
Director Lee Kwang-hoon
How will we control the overwhelming power of the rebels?
We have to make sure our people do not sympathize with them
Your Majesty, we should send an envoy to China and await their reply.
I'm afraid China will attack Shilla under the pretext of reinforcements.
You must abolish the aristocratic system and find men of ability.
I believe your duty is in national defence, not in domestic affairs.
You should mind your own duties.
Quiet.
The country is filled with thieves
and the palace is filled with conspiracies to overthrow the throne.
Biharang.
Will you stay and protect me till the end?
Your Majesty, I'll do my best as your loyal servant.
Biharang.
Your Majesty.
Jaunbie was the name?
Don't get caught up with a peasant like her.
Master, how have you been?
Your wound seems severe. It must've been a fierce battle.
I'll be ok. Please don't be worried about me.
General!
Will you marry me?
About Biharang's girl...
Her father was executed for helping the rebels.
Your Majesty, how can you trust a man who refuses a marriage proposal
from the royal family for a peasant girl?
I have killed too many for the sake of my country.
That is your fate.
If you hold on to a passing fate, it becomes yours.
Your Majesty! The rebels have invaded Mujinju.
Their force is too strong. We must send General Biharang.
The Capital was recently attacked by the revolting peasants.
Send General Kim to Mujinju as reinforcement instead!
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty, the rebels have captured Mujinju!
What happened to the governor of Mujinju?
He was killed mercilessly.
Your Majesty, only General Biharang can save us from the rebels.
Your Majesty, losing Daeya Fortress will put Shilla in great danger.
Allow me to defend Shilla from the rebels.
I've put you back out in the battlefield again.
That is my duty.
Nine years have passed already.
If there hadn't been so many battles,
you and I could've been together.
Back then...
I needed Prime Minister Wihong to protect the throne.
However,
the only one I ever cherished in my heart was...
Your Majesty.
I heard he was concerned about you even on his death bed.
Yes, he was.
Biharang,
if the battle becomes too critical, spare yourself and return to me.
General!
It will protect you.
You must be strong. Love turns into hatred when it's broken.
General Bang, - Yes, Sir.
Her Majesty shows too much affection to General Biharang...
The General has been seriously wounded. Come with me now.
Don't blame me for killing you. I'm only carrying out an order.
Talwi!
Let's get a little taste before we kill her.
I must be off. You finish things off here!
There might be an ambush. You shouldn't go alone.
The sword has vanished.
This place gives me the creeps.
Let's get out of here quickly.
Jaunbie!
Let's split up and look for her.
Be careful!
Jaunbie!
- General!
Jaunbie!
General!
Get off me!
General! It's no use! - Jaunbie! Jaunbie!
Though she wanted to be my wife...
she never asked anything of me.
And she never said anything,
for she feared she might hinder my future.
The seal set by Emperor Hyokkose 1000 years ago has been broken.
And now the evil spirit of Auta is free again.
Auta?
Who is he?
Before the time of Shilla, there were many tribes who shared this land.
Auta was the leader of one of the tribes.
My ancestors were commissioned by Emperor Hyokkose to guard the seal.
The duty was passed down to me over a thousand years.
And Jaunbie was to succeed me...
General,
on my way home, I saw officers dressed in black.
One of them had a large scar on his face.
Aren't they the Royal Guards?
Who dares stop us?
Kill them!
General!