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Arthdal Chronicles (2019)
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Original name: 아스달 연대기
Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 80 min.
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Story:
In a mythical land called Arth, the inhabitants of the ancient city of Arthdal and its surrounding regions vie for power as they build a new society.
Style:
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Plot:
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Time:
ancient times, prehistory, prehistoric times
Place:
korea
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