Dream of 400 Years
Dream of 400 Years

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Dream of 400 Years

2011
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Korean

Kang Hee Sun is a professor at the Hanbaek Medical School who is called in when Jo Hyun Min, the owner of a traditional Korean house, finds a mummy preserved in a small room in the barn which was previously sealed off. The two of them feel a strange sense of recognition at their first meeting, which they put down to instant attraction until the series of bizarre occurrences that followed lead them to suspect that they may actually be deeply connected to the mummy's past. Hee Sun and Hyun Min's investigation reveals the tragic story of a pair of lovers who were torn apart 400 years ago, with a resulting misunderstanding spawning a centuries-long hatred.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Creator: Shinsuke SatoGenres: Sci-Fi, Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a future where a mysterious pandemic has turned most of the population into zombie-like creatures, a young man named K (Tatsuya Fujiwara) possesses a unique immunity. He becomes entangled in a dangerous mission to find a cure and protect the remaining survivors. Along the way, he encounters a group of scientists and soldiers who are also fighting for humanity's future.

Critical Reception

Dream of 400 Years received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its visual effects and action sequences, while some found the plot to be derivative of other zombie films. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating the film's fast pace and unique take on the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its impressive visual effects and dynamic action scenes.

  • Some critics noted similarities to other post-apocalyptic and zombie narratives.

  • Appreciated for its high-octane pacing and attempts at a fresh approach to the genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlighted the film's thrilling action and engaging storyline, though some felt it could have benefited from more character development.

Fun Fact

The film's lead actor, Tatsuya Fujiwara, is also known for his roles in the 'Death Note' live-action films and the 'Battle Royale' series, further cementing his status in Japanese genre cinema.

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ParkMin

ParkMin

Silly mummy revenge. I expected better from an older KBS special with this kind of premise and cast.