The Divine Fury (2019 Film)

The Divine Fury (Korean: 사자; RR: Saja) is a 2019 South Korean supernatural action-horror film written and directed by Kim Joo-hwan. The film explores themes of faith and struggle through the story of a martial arts champion who becomes involved in the world of exorcism.

The Divine Fury promotional poster — Promotional poster for The Divine Fury.

Plot

Yong-hoo (Park Seo-jun) is a successful martial arts fighter who has harbored deep resentment toward humanity since the childhood death of his father. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Priest An (Ahn Sung-ki), a veteran exorcist. As they form an unlikely partnership, they are drawn into a dangerous conflict against a powerful, malevolent force.

Production

The film marked a reunion between director Kim Joo-hwan and lead actor Park Seo-jun, who had previously collaborated on the 2017 film Midnight Runners. Principal photography for The Divine Fury commenced on August 14, 2018. During the casting process, actress Esom was initially selected for the role of Nun Teresa but withdrew due to scheduling conflicts with the drama series The 3rd Charm; the role was subsequently filled by Kim Si-eun.

Park Seo-jun as Yong-hoo — Park Seo-jun portrays the protagonist, Yong-hoo.

Ahn Sung-ki as Priest An — Ahn Sung-ki portrays the exorcist, Priest An.

Woo Do-hwan as Ji-shin — Woo Do-hwan plays the character Ji-shin.

Park Ji-hyun as Soo-jin — Park Ji-hyun portrays Soo-jin.

Choi Woo-sik as Priest Choi — Choi Woo-sik appears as Priest Choi.

Jung Ji-hoon as Ho-seok — Jung Ji-hoon plays the character Ho-seok.

Lee Seung-hee as possessed man — Lee Seung-hee portrays a possessed man.

Jo Eun-hyung as Hong-jin — Jo Eun-hyung plays Hong-jin.

Park Jin-joo as delivery woman — Park Jin-joo appears as a Chinese restaurant delivery woman.

Lee Chan-yoo as young Yong-hoo — Lee Chan-yoo portrays the young version of Yong-hoo.