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| Hangul | 황야 |
| Hanja | 荒野 |
| Literal meaning | Wilderness |
| Revised Romanization | Hwang-ya |
| McCune–Reischauer | Hwangya |
| Directed by | Heo Myung-haeng |
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| Produced by | Byun Seung-min |
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| Music by | Kim Dong-wook |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 107 minutes[1] |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
Badland Hunters (Korean: 황야) is a 2024 South Korean dystopian action film directed by Heo Myung-haeng in his directorial debut and starring Ma Dong-seok, Lee Hee-joon, Lee Jun-young and Roh Jeong-eui. The film is a sequel of 2023 film Concrete Utopia and takes up the story post-earthquake transformation of Seoul into an apocalypstic wasteland, where everything from law and order to civilization has collapsed.[2]
The film is an original production of Netflix, and was released on Netflix on January 26, 2024.
Synopsis[edit]
In a post-apocalyptic world known as the Badlands, a group of skilled hunters, the Badland Hunters, emerges as the last line of defense against ruthless bandits and mutant creatures. Led by the formidable duo, Nam San and Choi Ji-wan, the hunters navigate the desolate wastelands, scavenging for resources to sustain their struggling village.
Trouble brews when a mysterious gang kidnaps Su-na, a beloved member of the community. The Badland Hunters embark on a perilous journey to rescue her, unveiling a sinister plot by a rogue scientist, Dr. Yang Gi-su. Driven by a quest for immortality, Gi-su conducts dangerous experiments, turning captured villagers into mutants.
As the hunters face mutated soldiers and lethal challenges, they uncover the dark secrets of an abandoned laboratory. The fate of Su-na and the entire village hangs in the balance as the Badland Hunters engage in intense battles, ultimately confronting Gi-su's twisted experiments.
Amidst the chaos, friendships are tested, and the hunters must rely on their combat skills to ensure survival. "Badland Warriors" is a heart-pounding fighter movie that explores loyalty, sacrifice, and the relentless fight for a better future in a world where only the strongest prevail.[5]
Cast[edit]
Main[edit]
- Ma Dong-seok as Nam-san, a relentless wasteland hunter.
- Lee Hee-joon as Yang Gi-su, a doctor who survived the catastrophe.[6]
- Lee Jun-young as Choi Ji-wan, Nam-san's trusted partner.
- Roh Jeong-eui as Han Su-na, a bold girl who is kidnapped by Gi-su.[7]
- Ahn Ji-hye as Lee Eun-ho, a special forces sergeant[8]
Supporting[edit]
- Jang Young-nam as teacher[9]
- Lee Han-joo as Lee Joo-ye, a teenage girl who is also kidnapped by Gi-su.
- Park Hyo-jun as Tiger, a former rival of Nam-san.
- Seong Byeong-suk as Su-na's grandmother
