Dochabi (South Korean Film)

Dochabi is an upcoming South Korean film directed by An Tae-Jin and written by Hwang Sung-Goo. The film is scheduled for release in 2027 and will be distributed by Netflix. The title Dochabi is derived from the native Korean term for a dokkaebi, or Korean goblin.

Promotional image for the film Dochabi — Promotional artwork for the film Dochabi.

Plot

The narrative centers on Tae-San, a former military officer portrayed by Kim Do-Hoon. After being framed as the leader of an invading force, Tae-San lives in seclusion in the mountains alongside a Jurchen woman named Ahayi, played by Jun Jong-Seo. Ahayi is characterized by her martial arts proficiency and agility.

The story unfolds in a borderland region where peasant farmers practicing slash-and-burn agriculture have established a settlement. They face constant threats from forces commanded by the ambitious Yi Do-Gwan, played by Lee Joon-Gi. Tae-San eventually intervenes to protect the farmers from these forces. Concurrently, Inspectorate-General Park Se-Ryong, played by Lee Sang-Yi, investigates Yi Do-Gwan's activities, while Crown Prince Yeolhwa, portrayed by Bae In-Hyuk, seeks to aid the suffering population.

Cast

Kim Do-Hoon as Tae-San
Jun Jong-Seo as Ahayi
Lee Joon-Gi as Yi Do-Gwan
Lee Sang-Yi as Park Se-Ryong
Bae In-Hyuk as Crown Prince Yeolhwa