The Guardian
2026, Korean. Directed by Jeong Jang-hwan.
After giving up his taekwondo dreams to care for his mother, Mi Jin, Park Do-jun moves with her from Korea to the Philippines. However, their relationship frays as Mi Jin’s severe gambling addiction spirals out of control, forcing Do-jun to abandon college and work to support himself, while finding loyal allies in aspiring K-pop star Sandara and Coco. When Mi Jin vanishes and is kidnapped by the ruthless leader of a major Korean crime syndicate, Do-jun plunges into a high-stakes, perilous race against time to rescue her.
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- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- Korean
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- Released
- 17 June 2026
- Original title
- 납치 48시간
- Country
- South Korea, Philippines
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What movies are like The Guardian?
If you liked The Guardian, try Another Public Enemy, Going by the Book, How to Rob a Bank.
Who directed The Guardian?
The Guardian (2026) was directed by Jeong Jang-hwan and stars Nam Woo-hyun, Park Eun-hye, Han Jae-suk.