Heo Myung-haeng makes his directorial debut with “Badland Hunters,” a 2024 South Korean dystopian action film. Starring Ma Dong-seok, Lee Hee-joon, Lee Jun-young, and Roh Jeong-eui, the movie serves as a sequel to the 2023 film “Concrete Utopia.” Set in the aftermath of a seismic transformation, the narrative unfolds in Seoul, now turned into an apocalyptic wasteland. The film explores a world where the foundations of law, order, and civilization have crumbled in the wake of the earthquake.
The film is an original Netflix production and was released on January 26, 2024.
“In the desolate badlands of a post-apocalyptic world, a resilient group of warriors known as the ‘badland hunters’ emerges as the final defense against marauding bandits and mutated creatures. Guided by the formidable leaders Nam San and Choi Ji-wan, these skilled hunters navigate the harsh wastelands, scavenging for essential resources to sustain their struggling community.
Trouble ensues when a mysterious gang kidnaps Su-na, a beloved member of the village. In response, the ‘hunters’ embark on a perilous journey to rescue her, only to uncover a malevolent scheme orchestrated by a rogue scientist, Dr. Yang Gi-su. Driven by a relentless pursuit of immortality, Gi-su conducts perilous experiments, transforming captured villagers into horrifying mutants.
As the hunters confront mutated soldiers and face deadly challenges, they unveil the sinister secrets concealed within an abandoned laboratory. The fate of Su-na and the entire village hangs in the balance as the ‘hunters’ engage in intense battles, ultimately confronting Gi-su’s twisted experiments.
Amidst the chaos, the bonds of friendship are tested, and the ‘hunters’ must rely on their combat prowess for survival in a world where danger lurks at every turn.”
Badland Hunters (Official Trailer)
Cast
Main
Ma Dong-seok as Nam-san, a relentless wasteland hunter
Lee Hee-joon as Yang Gi-su, a doctor who survived the catastrophe
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
Ahn Ji-hye as Lee Eun-ho, a special forces sergeant
Supporting
Jang Young-nam as a teacher
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
