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War of the Arrows

(a.k.a. Arrow: The Ultimate Weapon)

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U.S. Expected Release Date: October 7th, 2011

Directed by: Kim Han-min Running Time: 122 minutes Rating: NR not rated by the MPAA (US Rating) / 15+ (KOR Rating) Language: Korean/Manchu with English subtitles DISTRIBUTOR CONTACT: KJ Lee CJ E&M Pictures 5670 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2450 Los Angeles, CA 90036 Tel: 310.557.3050 Fax: 310.930.1015 Email: KJ_Lee@cj.net Key art available on our website: www.arrow2011.com

Information
War of the Arrows (2011)
Runtime: Genre: Language: Rating: Korea Release: Director: Screenplay: Production: Distribution: 122 minutes Action/Historical Drama Korean/Manchu with English Subtitles NR not rated by the MPAA (US Rating) / 15+ (KOR Rating) August 10th, 2011 Kim Han-min Kim Han-min Da-sae-po Club, DCG Plus

CJ E&M

U.S. Release Dates: 9/30/11

CGV Cinemas (Los Angeles) Regal La Habra (La Habra) AMC Cupertino (San Jose) AMC Empire (New York) AMC Ridgefield Park (New Jersey) AMC Showplace Niles (Chicago) AMC Hoffman (D.C.) AMC Colonial (Atlanta) AMC Cherry Hill (Philadelphia) AMC Grapevine Mills (Dallas) AMC Studio 30 (Houston) AMC Kent Station (Seattle) AMC Yonge & Dundas (Toronto) Cineplex Silvercity Coquitlam (Vancouver)

10/7/11

*More theaters to be confirmed shortly

CAST
Nam-Yi Jyu Shin-Ta Ja-In Seo-Goon Park Hae-il Ryoo Seung-yong Moon Chae-won Kim Mu-Yeol

Synopsis
The Manchu War of 1636 was a period in which nearly a half-million civilians of the Joseon Dynasty had been taken captive by the Qing Dynasty of China. The movie tells the story of a young master archer named Nam-Yi, who goes on a journey to save his only sister who is caught among the captive civilians. Nam-Yi is branded a traitor, but also happens to be the best archer in the Joseon Dynasty. Having a life not worth living for, Nam-Yis main desire is to keep his sister, Ja-In safe from any harm or strain. However, on the day of his sisters wedding, the villages of Joseon Korea are attacked by the Qing Dynasty of China. The village in which Nam-Yi and Ja-In live is in the path of invasion and Ja-In gets kidnapped by the elite troop (Niru) of Qing. In order to rescue his sister from Niru, he departs from his demolished village with a bow that his father had bequeathed upon him before dying. Disrupting his mission to save his sister is Jyu Shin-Ta, a fierce Qing warrior who leads the elite troop. They are relentless in their chase to bring down Nam-Yi, who has but one day to save his sister from slavery. As Nam-Yi finally gets a hold of his sister, Jyu Shin-Ta comes between them and a fierce battle between two of the finest warriors unfolds.

About the Movie

The first Korean Bow Action film will pierce your heart in 2011!
1 Second to spot the enemy 0.1 Second to aim at the enemy 0.01 second to pierce the heart This is a story between Joseon Dynastys master archer Nam-Yi, and Qing Dynastys finest warrior Jyu Shin-Ta. Nam-Yi is on a mission to rescue his sister who has been taken captive by Qing Dynasty troops. In conflict with this plan is Jyu Shin-Ta, who tries to protect the Manchurian Prince from Nam-Yi, hell bent on retribution for his sisters kidnapping. Nam-Yi uses an arrow that is only 1/3 of the traditional arrow size and weight, making it superior in velocity, force, and range. His arrows make it hard to detect the shooters location, thus ideal for an ambush. On the other hand, Jyu Shin-Ta uses an arrow that is 24 times heavier than the traditional arrow, tearing apart targets with just one shot. Different features and actions that are performed by each bow will keep you on the edge of your seat with action that has never before been experienced in Korean film history. Director Kim Han-min and art director Jang Chun-Sub, focused on creating bows that were completely functional on the battlefield thanks to the help of the Korean Archery Association. The actors also dedicated themselves to practicing and mastering archery throughout the freezing winter to perfect the bow action shown in the film, making the speedy and extravagant action sequences possible. The film attempts to portray and define what they call The Bow Action for the first time in Korea. The Bow Action that premieres in the film enhances the action sequences dynamically as well as heightens the spectacle of archery and is a new stepping stone for Korean cinematography.

Succeeding over Won Bins <The Man From Nowhere> in 2010, Park Haeils <War of the Arrows> hits straight to the top of the box office.
Last Summer, Won Bin stole the hearts of women worldwide in <The Man From Nowhere>. This year, Park Hae-il is winning every womans heart through his recent film, <War of the Arrows>. Park Hae-il sweeps you off your feet with his striking skills in archery! <The Man From Nowhere> became a nationwide sensation in Korea and across the globe through the Won Bin Effect. Audiences and Won-Bin fans alike have been referring to the <The Man From Nowhere> as, the movie that detoxifies your eyes and the movie that you should never watch with your boyfriend. It garnered more than 6 million viewers and became the greatest hit in the Korean box office in 2010. But the man who is winning

womens hearts this summer is the hero of <War of the Arrows>, Park Hae-il. Park Hae-il plays Nam-Yi, who is willing to do everything in his power to save his sister. Although normally blunt and cold, he becomes a caring and passionate person when it comes to his sister. Although known to greatly portray delicate sentiment as seen in his previous films, Park Hae-il took his first leap into action after 10 years of his acting career. With an impressive ability to take on this action role, Park Hae-ils exuding charisma has garnered more than 7 million viewers in 6 weeks and is looking to be the highest box office of the year. Like the Won Bin Effect in 2010, we can surely expect to see a Park Hae-il Effect rage against all and pierce the heart of women around the world.

Kim Han-min and Park Hae-il collaborates once more in another hit since <Paradise 1986>
In 2007, Kim Han-min was able to grab both commercial success and critical acclaim for his film, <Paradise 1986>. Among the awards he received for the film were: The Rookie Director of the th Year and the Best Screenplay at the 28 Blue Dragon Film Festival and the Arts Award from the th 27 Korean Arts Critic Association. In 4 years time, Kim Han-min and Park Hae-il are back together for another surprise hit in Korean film history. Director Kim Han-min, who has always wanted to make a historical piece, portrays the indomitable spirit of the Korean people overcoming hardships faced in their history. Park Hae-il was cast as the main protagonist from the beginning stages of pre-production. In the film, Nam-Yi has to conceal his true identity from the world as a descendent of a national traitor regardless of his superior skill in archery. As he is approached with the task of rescuing his only sister, Nam-Yi is forced to reveal his identity and enter the field of battle to save the day. During casting, Director Kim knew that Park Hae-il would be the ideal actor to portray this Robin Hood like character, Nam-Yi. As he has shown superior acting skills in his past films, <The Host> and <Memories of Murder>, Park Hae-il does an extraordinary job in <War of the Arrows> as the lead character.

Manchu: The dead language is revived in <War of the Arrows>

During the planning stages of <War of the Arrows>, Director Kim Han-min decided to introduce the Manchu language in order to portray a more realistic historical depiction of the Manchu War of 1636. Even as a dead language in present day China, Manchu is used by only a handful of people today. Every single actor portrayed as a Manchurian had to take an extensive language course before production in order to accurately portray the Manchu language throughout the film. Due to constant practice and learning, the actors were able to speak Manchu at a level not seen since the actual days of the Qing Dynasty. The heavy, masculine tone that the Manchu language exudes is especially well carried out by actor, Ryoo Seung-yong who stars against Park Hae-il. The persistent efforts that both actors and film crew alike made to stay true to the Manchu language surely lends in favor of the films overall depiction of this period in history. Not only will the incredible Bow Arrow action sequences impress audiences, the detailed quality of this historical drama will make you feel like youve just stepped back in time.

Character & Cast

Park Hae-il as Nam-Yi

Known as traitors of the country, Nam-Yi and his sister are the sole survivors of his ill-fated family. Other that his superior skills in the art of archery, he has no reason to live except to guard his sister. He is strong willed and independent, willing to do everything in his power to save his sister from harms way. Forced to take up his bow in an incredible fight against his sisters capturers, Nam-Yis archery skills is put to its ultimate test. Filmography Heart Beat (2010), Moss (2010), A Million (2009), Modern Boy(2008), Paradise 1986 (2007), The Host (2006), Rules of Dating (2005), A Boy Who Went to Heaven (2005), My Mother the Mermaid (2004), Memories of Murder (2003), Scent of Chrysanthemums (2003), Jealousy Is My Middle Name (2002), Waikiki Brothers (2001)

Ryoo Seung-yong as Jyu Shin-Ta

Jyu Shin-Ta is a loyal servant to Prince Dorgon of the Qing Dynasty and is also the leader of Qing Dynastys elite troop, Niru. He values his subordinates as his own brothers. He is a powerful warrior and master of archery like Nam-Yi. After Nam-Yi threatens the lives of his troop members as well as Prince Dorgon, he fiercely chases Nam-Yi in order to protect his beloved brothers-inarms. Filmography Children (2011), Jigu-daepyo Rolling Stars (2011), Pyeong-yang-seong (2011), Quiz King (2010), Bestseller (2010), Duen-jang (2010), Blades of Blood (2010), Possessed (2009), Secret (2009), th Chilgeup gongmuwon (2009), My Love (2007), 11 Mom (2007), Hwang Jin Yi (2007), A Thousand Cranes (2007), Righteous Ties (2006), Cruel Winter Blues (2006), Murder, Take One (2005), Someone Special (2004)

Moon Chae-won as Ja-In

Ja-In is the only family member left for Nam-Yi. As time passes, she grows to become the beauty of the region. Unluckily on her wedding day, the village is demolished by the Qing troops and she is taken captive. Although under life-threatening danger, Ja-In is able to stand strong with her intelligence, skill in martial arts, and determined personality and never loses her composure or dignity before her enemies. Filmography Our School E.T. (2008)

Kim Mu-yeol as Seo-Goon

Seo-Goon is the son of Kim Moo-Seon, who has also raised Nam-Yi and Ja-In. He has loved JaIn from the first moment they met and finally gets married to her after 13 years of courtship. After losing his parents to the Niru troop of the Qing Dynastys both Seo-Goon and Ja-In are kidnapped and taken as captives. He makes an attempt to escape in an effort to save his beloved Ja-In. Filmography Romantic Heaven (2011), Finding Mr. Destiny (2010), The Scam (2009)

Director
Kim Han-min: A director who takes on a new venture in Korean cinema
After his film, <Gal-Chi Gue-Dam>, Kim Han-min was spotlighted in the film industry by winning multiple awards from the Mise-en-scene Short Film Festival and the Asiana International Short Film Festival in 2003. He then made his feature length debut in 2007 with <Paradise 1986>, gaining both commercial success and critical acclaim. Quickly afterwards, Kim Han-min became a peerless director in the world of thriller genre films. With high expectations that his third feature length film would also be thriller in genre, he has surprised audiences and press alike by directing a historical action movie. Although it was his first time getting his feet wet in this genre, he has always desired to make a historical piece that portrays the indomitable spirit of Korean people overcoming the hardships they had to face in the past. Kim Han-min portrays the tough spirit of innocent Korean civilians who overcome the challenges of war while masterfully incorporating breathless action sequences to keep audiences entertained. All of this, along with Koreas first time ever Bow Action show-case will give the audience an experience that is both touching and entertaining. Filmography Handphone (2009), Paradise 1986 (2007)