# Kingdom: Ashin of the North (2021)

> A Joseon-era revenge tragedy turns a mysterious resurrection plant into the seed of a zombie apocalypse.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/601933

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
- Director: Kim Seong-hun
- Cast: Gianna Jun, Park Byung-eun, Kim Sia, Kim Roi-ha, Koo Kyo-hwan, Jung Suk-won, Ji Hyun-jun, Kwon Beom-taek
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13412252/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: eerie, oppressive, brooding, horror marathon, late night viewing

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