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Dragon Wars: D-War (2007) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2007 · 90 min · English
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Directed by
Hyung-rae Shim
Starring
Robert Forster, Amanda Brooks, Jason Behr
Budget
$32M

A mysterious energy awakens within young Ethan at an antique shop, setting him on a dangerous journey. He discovers a warrior's spirit has inhabited him, and the shop owner, Jack, explains that Ethan must find Sarah, a woman with a significant connection to an ancient prophecy. When dragons attack Los Angeles, searching for souls, Ethan and Sarah must work together to survive and confront their destiny.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (13)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like Dragon Wars: D-War
  6. 6 Every angle
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13 events in order · contains spoilers

Dragon Wars: D-War Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Dragon Wars: D-War (2007) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. The Birth of Narin

    Five hundred years ago in a small Korean village, a girl named Narin was born with a powerful secret. She carried the coveted Yeouijoo within her, a magical pearl that could grant any wish, making her the central figure in an ancient prophecy.

    When
    500 years ago
    Where
    Korean Village
  2. Bochun Trains Haram

    The Heavens sent Bochun, a protector, along with his protégé Haram to ensure Narin's safety. Bochun trained Haram relentlessly, preparing him to become a knight who would protect Narin and eventually deliver her to the Good Imoogi.

  3. Destruction of the Village

    The peaceful life in Narin's village was shattered the day the Dark Imoogi, Buraki, led a devastating assault. In search of the Yeouijoo, Buraki and his army destroyed the village, forcing Bochun to act quickly to protect Narin.

    Where
    Korean Village
  4. Haram and Narin's Escape

    As chaos engulfed the village, Bochun instructed Haram to escape with Narin to deliver her to the Good Imoogi. With their lives at risk, the bond between Haram and Narin deepened, transforming their duty into love.

  5. A Tragic Decision

    Faced with a moral dilemma, Haram and Narin chose love over destiny. They decided to leap to their deaths, sacrificing themselves together instead of allowing Narin to be given up to the Good Imoogi.

  6. A New Cycle Begins

    With the sacrifice unfulfilled, the Good Imoogi had to wait another five hundred years for the next Yeouijoo to appear. Narin and Haram's souls were reborn, now as Ethan Kendrick and Sarah Daniels, maintaining their unbreakable bond.

    When
    500 years later
    Where
    Los Angeles
  7. Ethan's Investigation

    In present-day Los Angeles, Ethan Kendrick, an investigative reporter, starts to connect bizarre disasters plaguing the city with ancient legends he learned long ago. His quest leads him to uncover a link to his past life with Sarah.

    Where
    Los Angeles
  8. Sarah's Connection

    Ethan discovers Sarah Daniels, a young woman tied to the series of strange occurrences in the city. He realizes that her fate is intertwined with the ancient prophecy surrounding the Imoogies and the Yeouijoo.

    Where
    Los Angeles
  9. The Return of Buraki

    As Ethan and Sarah delve deeper into the mystery, Buraki and his army return to reclaim the power of the Yeouijoo. The chaos ensues, threatening to destroy Los Angeles and anyone who stands in their way.

    Where
    Los Angeles
  10. FBI Involvement

    FBI agent Frank Campbell investigates the strange happenings and uncovers the dark intentions of the Imoogies. As tensions rise, Campbell becomes willing to sacrifice Sarah in hopes of saving the city from destruction.

    Where
    Los Angeles
  11. Choices of Destiny

    With the city crumbling around them, Ethan and Sarah face a grave decision: should they surrender Sarah to the Good Imoogi to fulfill the prophecy or defy the will of heaven once more? Their love and the fate of the city hang in balance.

    Where
    Los Angeles
  12. The Climactic Confrontation

    As Buraki's forces close in, Ethan and Sarah prepare for a final confrontation. In a battle between divine and demonic powers, the fate of both their past and present lives are at stake, leading to unexpected twists.

    Where
    Los Angeles
  13. A New Dawn

    Following their climactic choices, the world is forever changed by Ethan and Sarah's decision. Whether they succeed in averting disaster or embrace their fates, the events promise to reshape both the earthly realm and the mythical.

    Where
    Los Angeles

Last updated: December 31, 2024 at 18:09

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Timeline questions answered

Dragon Wars: D-War Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Dragon Wars: D-War (2007): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

What is the Yeouijoo and why is it so important?

The Yeouijoo is a mystical pearl that grants any wish. According to legend, an Imoogi (a serpent-like divine creature) can transform into a true Dragon by obtaining the Yeouijoo. In the film, this pearl is hidden within a human body, in Narin 500 years ago, and in Sarah in the present, making her the key to the Imoogi's power.

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Q2

What is the difference between the two Imoogis in the movie?

The film features two Imoogis: the Good Imoogi, who seeks the Yeouijoo to become a benevolent Dragon and protect humanity, and Buraki, the evil Imoogi who wants the pearl to gain power and destroy. Buraki destroyed Narin's village 500 years ago to seize the Yeouijoo, and returns in the present to claim it from Sarah.

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Q3

What happened in the Korean village 500 years before the main story?

Five hundred years ago, Narin was born with the Yeouijoo inside her. The celestial being Bochun and his apprentice Haram were tasked with protecting her and delivering her to the Good Imoogi as a sacrifice. However, Buraki's army attacked the village to steal the Yeouijoo. During the chaos, Haram and Narin fell in love and chose to jump to their deaths together rather than fulfill the prophecy, leaving the Good Imoogi to wait another 500 years.

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Q4

Why did Haram and Narin choose to die together instead of completing the prophecy?

Haram and Narin fell deeply in love during their journey together. When faced with the choice of Narin being sacrificed to the Good Imoogi to complete the prophecy, they chose love over destiny. By jumping together, they rejected the celestial plan and forced the Good Imoogi to wait another 500 years for the next Yeouijoo carrier.

Foreshadowing: The film establishes early that the prophecy requires Narin to be offered to the Good Imoogi, creating the tension that leads to their desperate choice.

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Q5

How are Ethan and Sarah connected to Narin and Haram?

Ethan Kendrick and Sarah Daniels are the reincarnations of Narin and Haram from 500 years ago. Their souls have been reborn in present-day Los Angeles, retaining their unbroken bond across centuries. Ethan works as an investigative journalist while Sarah carries the Yeouijoo within her, just as Narin did.

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Q6

What does Buraki want in the present-day story?

Buraki, the evil Imoogi, wants to obtain the Yeouijoo hidden inside Sarah to gain ultimate power and destroy Los Angeles. Unlike the Good Imoogi who seeks the pearl to become a benevolent protector, Buraki intends to use it for evil purposes, making Sarah a target for both the benevolent and malevolent forces.

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Q7

Why does Sarah need to be sacrificed to stop the dragons?

According to the ancient prophecy, the Yeouijoo must be willingly given as an offering to the Good Imoogi. If Sarah sacrifices herself, the Good Imoogi can transform into a full Dragon and defeat Buraki's forces, saving Los Angeles. However, this would require Sarah to give up her life, which Ethan desperately tries to prevent.

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Q8

What is FBI Agent Frank Campbell's role in the story?

FBI Agent Frank Campbell investigates the strange dragon attacks and discovers the Imoogis' dark intentions. Unlike Ethan who wants to save Sarah, Campbell becomes willing to sacrifice her to the Good Imoogi as the only way to defeat Buraki and save the city, creating a moral conflict between protecting one person versus saving thousands.

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Q9

How does the 500-year cycle with the Imoogis work?

The Imoogi can only obtain the Yeouijoo and transform into a Dragon every 500 years when a new carrier is born. When Narin and Haram rejected their fate 500 years ago, the cycle was interrupted, forcing both the Good Imoogi and Buraki to wait for the next Yeouijoo to appear, which happens to be Sarah in present-day Los Angeles.

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Q10

Why do the dragons attack Los Angeles in the movie?

The dragons attack Los Angeles because Buraki and his army are searching for Sarah, who carries the Yeouijoo. The city becomes a battleground as both the evil Imoogi's forces and the Good Imoogi converge on the location of the pearl, putting millions of lives at risk in the process.

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Q11

Does Ethan and Sarah sacrifice themselves at the end?

The film presents Ethan and Sarah with the same choice their past selves faced 500 years ago: submit to destiny and sacrifice Sarah to the Good Imoogi, or defy heaven once more. The ending remains ambiguous about their final decision, leaving whether they choose love over duty or fulfill the prophecy to save the city unresolved.

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Q12

What is an Imoogi in Dragon Wars?

An Imoogi is a serpent-like divine creature from Korean mythology, depicted in the film as a powerful entity that can transform into a Dragon. There are two kinds: the benevolent Good Imoogi who protects humanity, and the malevolent Buraki who seeks destruction. Both seek the Yeouijoo to achieve their goals, the Good Imoogi to become a true Dragon, Buraki to gain unlimited power.

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Q13

Why is Ethan so determined to protect Sarah from being sacrificed?

Ethan is driven by two reasons: his love for Sarah, which transcends their past life as Narin and Haram, and his refusal to accept that sacrifice is the only solution. Unlike 500 years ago when Narin and Haram had no alternative, Ethan actively searches for another way to stop Buraki and save both Sarah and the city.

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  • sarah daniels
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Curated lists built around what makes Dragon Wars: D-War tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Epic urban fantasy with mythological invasions like Dragon Wars: D-War

Ancient forces and epic creatures bring destruction to a modern city. If you enjoyed the high-stakes action of Dragon Wars: D-War, you'll find similar movies here featuring ancient prophecies, mythological creatures, and the epic destruction of modern cities. These stories blend fantasy, action, and drama for a tense, large-scale spectacle.

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  • Pacing: fast, action-packed
Why these movies?

The story pattern: These narratives typically begin with the awakening of an ancient power or prophecy in the contemporary world, triggering an invasion by mythological beings. The plot follows protagonists, often chosen ones or reincarnated souls, who must navigate the ensuing urban chaos and confront a fated, epic conflict to save the city or the world.

Why they belong together: Movies are grouped here for their shared core experience: the spectacle of a modern metropolis under siege by forces from myth and legend. They share a fast pace, high intensity, and a tone of tense urgency, centered on a massive, destructive threat.

Movies about fated love and sacrifice like Dragon Wars: D-War

A destined romance tested by the weight of a world-saving sacrifice. For viewers who liked the tragic romance and heavy choices in Dragon Wars: D-War, this section features movies where a fated love is central to a high-stakes plot. These films blend heavy emotional weight with epic conflict, often leading to ambiguous or bittersweet endings.

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Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative pattern involves protagonists discovering a profound connection that transcends their current lives, often through reincarnation or prophecy. This love becomes the emotional core of a larger, world-threatening conflict, forcing the characters to grapple with the potential cost of their destiny, which usually involves a significant personal sacrifice.

Why they belong together: These films are united by their emotional focus on a love that is inseparable from a dire prophecy or fate. They share a heavy emotional weight, a tense tone driven by impossible choices, and often conclude with an ambiguous or somber resolution regarding the lovers' ultimate sacrifice.

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