Kingdom: Ashin of the North
And so it begins.
Overview
Tragedy, betrayal and a mysterious discovery fuel a woman's vengeance for the loss of her tribe and family.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Set in the Joseon dynasty era, Kingdom: Ashin of the North explores a lesser-known period in Korean history, shedding light on the origins of the plague that devastated the kingdom. It also delves into the culture and mythology of the northern tribes.
- Features stunning visuals and action scenes that are characteristic of the Kingdom series.
- Offers a captivating prequel storyline to the Kingdom: Legend of the White Snake, expanding the lore of the universe.
- Showcases strong character development and emotional depth, especially for the lead character Ashin.
- Delves into deep themes such as revenge, sacrifice, and the complexities of good versus evil.
Fun Facts
- The movie is a prequel to the popular Netflix series Kingdom and serves as a bridge between its first season and second season.
- The character Ashin is based on a mythical figure from Korean folklore known as 'Ashin of Arjhan' or 'Ashimari' who supposedly controlled the plague that devastated Joseon.
- The movie was released alongside Season 2 of Kingdom and provides additional context for the events portrayed in the series.
Available Languages
English
US
Title: Kingdom: Ashin of the North
"And so it begins."
Polski
PL
Title: Kingdom: Ashin of the North
"Za krew płaci się krwią."
한국어/조선말
KR
Title: 킹덤: 아신전
"조선을 삼킬 죽음이 피어난다"
Español
MX
Title: Kingdom: Ashin del norte
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Deutsch
DE
Title: Kingdom: Ashin of the North
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Tiếng Việt
VN
Title: Vương Triều Xác Sống: Ashin Phương Bắc
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Reviews
Ashin of the North is a 2021 South Korea production. It lasts for one hour and thirty-two minutes, and, let us say it, it’s a nice piece of cinematography.
At the end of Season 2 of the series “Kingdom“, the audience discovered a new and mysterious character: Ashin. And, as always happens with a season’s finale, further questions without an answer.
It’s a story of betrayals, magic, war, zombies and revenge. Ashin is a movie to watch because introduces us to the Kingdom series available on Netflix. Will Ashin completes her revenge? And why she needs it? All the details at https://www.spotamovie.com/ashin-of-the-north-2021-movie-review/
I really liked their gradual introduction to the theme and the zombies but this kind of introduction felt too long and lasted for several episodes without any pieces moving in the story. It was a bit obvious this was done on purpose to delay progress for Season 2. Meanwhile, Season 2 took a step back and tried to develop its characters even though there was no room for that. Although Kingdom as a whole is relatively short but it needed a more precise cut to suit what we've been presented. Maybe cutting it down to 8 episodes in total would be ideal. The slow atmospheric shots with eerie background music were pleasant at first, but they quickly became overused to death and an abrupt change was needed but never happened. The movie Ashin of the North was an unnecessary addition that felt empty, out of place and was missing something to make us care. In traditional Netflix fashion, always make sure to lay the groundwork for endless possible future seasons/iterations at the end of every turn. Despicable greed!
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Media
Trailer
Kingdom: Ashin of the North | Main Trailer | Netflix
Teaser
Kingdom: Ashin of the North | Teaser Trailer | Netflix