The Huntresses

The Huntresses
Hangul 조선미녀 삼총사
Hanja 朝鮮美女 三銃士
Revised Romanization Joseonminyeo Samchongsa
McCune–Reischauer Chosŏnminyŏ Samch'ongsa
Directed by Park Jae-hyun
Produced by Kang Chul-kyu
Written by Kim Ga-young
Kang Chul-kyu
Kim Ba-da
Starring Ha Ji-won
Kang Ye-won
Son Ga-in
Music by Hwang Sang-jun
Cinematography Yoon Hong-sik
Edited by Steve M. Choe
Distributed by Showbox/Mediaplex
Release dates
  • January 29, 2014 (2014-01-29)
Running time
 107 minutes
Country South Korea
Language Korean
Box office US$2,707,851[1]

The Huntresses (Hangul: 조선미녀 삼총사; RR: Joseonminyeo Samchongsa; lit. "Joseon Trio of Beauties") is a 2014 South Korean film directed by Park Jae-hyun.[2] A Charlie's Angels-inspired action/adventure comedy, it stars Ha Ji-won, Kang Ye-won and Son Ga-in as the three most legendary bounty hunters in the Joseon dynasty.[3][4][5][6]

Plot

The intelligent and talented martial arts swordswoman Jin-ok (Ha Ji-won), housewife and fighter Hong-dan (Kang Ye-won), and Ga-bi (Son Ga-in), the youngest of the trio: These three women are the Joseon dynasty's top bounty hunters, and they never fail to capture a target, no matter the criminal or the crime. They set out on a secret mission commissioned by the king to search for the stauroscope, and in doing so, prevent a powerful group from gaining absolute power and overturning the royal family.[7][8]

Cast

Fearless leader of the group with unstoppable drive and charisma. Also an inventor of unique weapons with the ability to disguise herself.
A married woman ("ajumma") who is better at throwing daggers than cooking and better in tumbling than housework. She's swift with a sword and thinks money is the best thing on earth.
The youngest of the group, she's a fist first and ask questions later kind of person.
A monk (Mu-myeong literally means "no name").
A warrior who threatens the three women.

References

  1. ↑ "The Huntresses". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2014-03-24.
  2. ↑ Kim, Hyun-min (18 January 2013). "THE HUNTRESSES Is a Fresh and Unique Adventure". Korean Film Council. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
  3. ↑ Lee, Hye-ji (21 December 2012). "Actress Ha Ji-won, Singer Gain's Period Action Pic Crank Up". TenAsia. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
  4. ↑ Oh, Mi-jung (21 December 2012). "Brown Eyed Girls′ Gain Finishes Shooting for Three Joseon Angels". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
  5. ↑ "Ha Ji Won to Appear in a Joseon Period Charlie's Angels Film". Soompi. 26 April 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
  6. ↑ Lee, Cory (9 January 2014). "Ha Ji-won, Gain to Show Sensual Moves in The Huntresses". TenAsia. Retrieved 2014-01-18.
  7. ↑ Lee, So-dam (30 December 2013). "Ha Ji Won, Kang Yea Won and Brown Eyed Girls' Gain Transform into Three Joseon Angels". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
  8. ↑ Song, Soon-jin (8 January 2014). "Press Conference Held for THE HUNTRESSES". Korean Film Council. Retrieved 2014-01-21.
  9. ↑ Oh, Mi-jung (23 January 2014). "Brown Eyed Girls' Gain Says She was Jealous of Kang Yea Won's Body". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2014-01-31.


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