In the lawless frontier of Gando during the 1920s, amidst brutal Japanese occupation of Korea, lives a tapestry of desperation and heroism. Driven by diverse backgrounds and motives, individuals converge upon this wild land, forging uneasy alliances for survival and against their oppressors.
Lee Yoon, a haunted former Japanese soldier, seeks redemption by becoming a bandit protector of the Korean people. Heo Jeong-won, a covert independence activist within the Japanese government, navigates perilous deception.
Jang Ho-geol, a landowning villager, champions his community while harboring secrets. These characters and more clash with ruthless Japanese forces, skilled assassins, and rival bandit factions in a constant struggle for independence, revenge, and a sliver of hope.
Their paths intertwine through gripping action, moral complexities, and moments of heart-wrenching sacrifice. As they band together against overwhelming odds, “Song of the Bandits” paints a gritty, historically resonant portrait of resilience and the fight for freedom in a land where survival demands everything.
Song of the Bandits – Season 1 – Trailer
