The 2021 film is a dark, character-driven prequel (or "sidequel") to the popular South Korean Netflix series Kingdom . It explores the tragic origin of the resurrection plant and the mysterious woman, Ashin, introduced at the end of the second season. Story Synopsis
: While Ashin searches for a mythical "resurrection plant" in forbidden lands to cure her dying mother, her father—a spy for the Joseon military—is betrayed. Her entire village is subsequently massacred by the powerful Pajeowi Jurchens due to a political cover-up by Joseon officials. The 2021 film is a dark, character-driven prequel
Set in the northern frontier of Joseon, the story follows , a young girl from the marginalized Seongjeoyain tribe—Jurchens who have lived in Joseon for generations but are not fully accepted by either side. Her entire village is subsequently massacred by the
: Years later, Ashin discovers that the very people she served were the ones who orchestrated the massacre of her tribe. Consumed by rage, she weaponizes the resurrection plant to create the first wave of the undead, effectively triggering the zombie plague that ravages the kingdom in the main series. Key Characters Kingdom: Ashin of the North (TV Movie 2021) - IMDb Consumed by rage, she weaponizes the resurrection plant