Damo: The Undercover Lady Detective

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Movie Name
Damo: The Undercover Lady Detective
Release Year
2003
Country
South Korea
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The blockbuster MBC series Damo: The Undercover Lady Detective ushered in a new wave of period dramas and strong female characters. With beautiful cinematography, high-caliber special effects, exciting action choreography, and innovative storylines, Damo set a new high standard for historical dramas. Ha Ji Won shines in her breakout role as the courageous and noble heroine, alongside Kim Min Joon and Lee Seo Jin. Damo paints a beautiful tale of romance and conspiracy, loyalty and betrayal, in the Chosun Dynasty.

The headstrong Jang Chae Ok (Ha Ji Won) grows up as a servant in the Hwangbo household and eventually becomes a Damo, a low-status policewoman. Skilled in swordplay, the brave and righteous Chae Ok fearlessly tackles numerous dangerous challenges and skillful criminals. Living in an unequal society, she must not only fight crime and defend peace, but also struggle for freedom and respect as a woman.

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