Hong Kil-dong

A North Korean Martial Arts film! When Hong is outcast from his family as an illegitimate child, his stepmother hires bandits to make sure his departure is final. Fortunately he is rescued by an aging master, who trains the young child in martial arts, divination, and magic. Based on the 16th century folk tales, HONG KIL-DONG is a Korean Robin Hood tale, brimming with swordplay and magic, and of course some good ol' class warfare. It remains one of the DPRK's most popular films! (Church of Film)