The Legend of Gingko

The Legend of Gingko

Year: 2000

Runtime: 117 mins

Language: Korean

Director: Park Je-hyun

RomanceAdventureAction

Caught in between an ethnic war, Bee struggles between love and death.

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Timeline & Setting – The Legend of Gingko (2000)

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Time period

Ancient / Mythic past

Centuries after the original war between the tribes, the narrative takes place in a mythic past where sacred mountains and ancestral laws shape daily life. The timeline shifts with Bi’s birth and ultimate sacrifice as a catalyst for rebirth, and with the earthquake that foreshadows or triggers a turning point for the tribes.

Location

Shinsan (Sacred Mountain), Volcano Village, barren lands

The story unfolds around the sacred mountain Shinsan, a place believed to house spirits that govern heaven and earth. Two tribes—the Falcon Tribe and the Volcano Tribe—haunt its slopes and the surrounding barren lands, whose fates are tied to the mountain's curse. The Volcano Village represents the tribe's homeland and culture, while Shinsan's geography and myths drive the central conflict and quest for rebirth.

🏔️ Sacred mountains 🗺️ Tribal realms 🌋 Volcanic landscapes

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Main Characters – The Legend of Gingko (2000)

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Bi – Jeong Da-bin

Bi is the child born to fulfill a prophesied rebirth of the Falcon Tribe, living with the knowledge that she is the key to Shinsan's lifeline. She grows into adulthood under a hidden destiny, unaware of the depth of the sacrifice she must make. Her existence binds the fates of Dan, Yeon, and the tribes, making her both cherished and cursed.

💔 Fate 🔮 Destiny 🗝️ Secret

Dan – Kim Suk-hoon

Dan is a Volcano Village warrior who defies tribal law to rescue Bi, igniting a powerful thread of love and rebellion. He navigates loyalty to his village, personal longing, and the danger of escalating tribal conflict. His bond with Bi drives him to challenge Jeok and alter the tribe's course.

⚔️ Courage 💗 Love 🗺️ Quest

Yeon – Yunjin Kim

Yeon is of royal lineage and betrothed to Jeok, placing her at the intersection of power, duty, and politics. She embodies the tension between personal desire and the expectations of her heritage. Her relationships create a web of loyalties that influence the tribes' fate.

👑 Heritage 💫 Duty ❤️ Love

Jeok – Sul Kyung-gu

Jeok is the Volcano Tribe's strongest warrior and the chosen successor, set to marry Yeon after a duel with Dan. He embodies pride, strength, and the pressure of leading his people. His victory binds him to a future shaped by tradition and the curse tied to Shinsan.

🗡️ Strength 🏹 Leadership 🥇 Rivalry

Su – Lee Mi-sook

Su is the Falcon Tribe's chieftain, mother to Bi, and an embodiment of ambition that seeks eternal life and world domination. Her pursuit drives the conflict and fuels the story's tragic elements. She ultimately catalyzes the chain of sacrifices that define the tribes' fate.

🧭 Ambition 🕊️ Sacrifice 🗝️ Prophecy

Han – Cho Won-hee

Han is a fellow warrior who, after breaking tribal law for love, returns to the Volcano Village. He embodies loyalty and resilience, serving as a bridge between Dan and Yeon's world while witnessing Bi's destiny unfold. His presence underscores the costs of forbidden love and loyalty.

🗺️ Loyalty 🛡️ Courage 💬 Ally

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Major Themes – The Legend of Gingko (2000)

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💔 Love & Sacrifice

Bi's fate is bound to the tribe's survival, forcing personal love to bow to a communal destiny. Dan's love for Bi collides with tribal loyalties and the hidden truth of Shinsan's lifeline. The sacrifices demanded by ancient prophecy test the boundaries between desire and duty.

🛡️ Power & Destiny

The Falcon Tribe's ambition to dominate the world clashes with the Volcano Tribe's autonomy, sparking a devastating war shaped by curses and prophecies. The duel between Dan and Jeok symbolizes prestige, succession, and political maneuvering. Rebirth hinges on Bi's secret and the tribe's willingness to endure sacrifice.

🌋 Myth & Nature

Shinsan's call and the volcanic landscape frame the mythic backbone of the tale. Earthquakes and ominous energy signal a disruption of harmony between heaven, earth, and the tribes. The sacred mountain embodies balance; when it trembles, the tribes must confront their fate and reckon with the costs of power.

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