Synopsis

In the late Silla period, General Biharang fights to suppress rebellions while dreaming of a peaceful life with his lover, Ja Woon-bi. When jealous royal intrigue drives Ja Woon-bi to the ancient Thousand-Year Lake, she becomes the vessel for a vengeful spirit imprisoned there for centuries. Biharang must confront a supernatural threat bound to the woman he loves and the kingdom he serves.

Factoids & Trivia

• The Korean title, "Cheonnyeon Ho," translates as "Thousand-Year Lake."
• The film is a remake of Shin Sang-ok's 1969 fantasy film "A Thousand Year-Old Fox."
• Its story is set during the late Silla dynasty, incorporating the historical Queen Jinseong and the political instability of the period into a supernatural revenge tale.
• The production combines Korean historical melodrama with martial-arts action, fantasy, horror, and romance.
• It was released in South Korea on November 28, 2003, with a 92-minute running time.
• The film received international festival exposure, including screenings at the Udine Far East Film Festival, Fantasia International Film Festival, Fantasy Filmfest, Deauville Asian Film Festival, and NatFilm Festival.