An expert swordsman and energetic guardian.

As a "paragon" (a soul who died heroically), Ja-hong is expected to pass easily, but dark secrets from his past and the interference of a vengeful spirit from the living world put his fate in jeopardy. Key Characters & Cast

The formidable King of the Underworld and final judge. Production & Visual Effects

A compassionate guardian with psychic abilities to see a soul's past.

Betrayal, Indolence, Violence, Deceit, Murder, Injustice, and Filial Impiety.

The film is noted for its groundbreaking visual effects, which set a new milestone for South Korean cinema.

The film follows ( Cha Tae-hyun ), a dedicated firefighter who dies heroically while saving a young girl. In the afterlife, he is greeted by three guardians— Gang-lim ( Ha Jung-woo ), Haewonmak ( Ju Ji-hoon ), and Lee Deok-choon ( Kim Hyang-gi )—who act as his defense attorneys during his trials.