Damo
- Product Information
- Region Code: ALL
- Picture Format: NTSC
- Cast: Ha Ji Won, Lee Seo Jin, Kim Min Joon
- Release Date: August 30, 2004
- Language: Korean
- Subtitles: English
- Publisher: YA Entertainment
- Number of Episodes: 14
- Number of Discs: 7
- SRP: $99.99
- UPC#: 880604000053
Description
A Korean drama on an unprecedented scale, Damo tells a
tale of love, conspiracy, loyalty, and honor. Taking place
in Korea during the 17th century, the story focuses on the
destinies of three central characters. Damo sets a new standard
with dazzling special effects, breathtaking cinematography,
and mystical martial art scenes.
A case of counterfeiting money troubles the Police Bureau
of Hansung, the old capital city of Korea. Jang Chae-Ohk (Ha
Ji-Won), a young lady police detective, is sent by Commander
Hwangbo Yoon (Lee Seo-Jin) to investigate the case. However,
what appears to be a small case of counterfeiting turns out
to be a much larger national conspiracy. Soon, Chae-Ohk finds
herself faced with an insurrection lead by the very charismatic,
Jang Sung-Baek (Kim Min-Joon).
A man of the law, Commander Hwangbo Yoon is set on clearing
the government of corruption. A man of the people, Jang Sung-Baek
focuses only on tearing down social hierarchy and creating
a world of equality. Amid a whirlwind of evil much larger
than anyone could have imagined, Chae-Ohk must fulfill her
destiny and become the legendary lady detective - Damo!
Each Limited Edition Damo box set comes with a Reference Guide
providing episode-by-episode reference information about relevant
aspects of Korean culture and significant story background
elements to help viewers thoroughly understand the storyline
and action. The Reference Guide also contains introductions
for all 17 lead characters in Damo.
A sampling of the Damo Reference Guide (included in each DVD set):
Episode 1
In ancient Korea, rather than numbering political offices or government
divisions with "first," "second," and "third," it was common to use,
middle, right, and left. The use of "Left Police Bureau" and "Right
Police Bureau" is not indicative of their domains over the city, but
merely a numbering system in much the same way Americans have precincts
and district numbers.
Episode 2
With
regards to the character named "Mah Chuk-Ji," Chuk-Ji is NOT his true
first name. His true first name is never mentioned in the Damo series.
"Chuk-Ji" literally means, "compress space;" more akin to a nickname
like "Quick-foot Mah."
Episode 3
As explained previously, the word "damo" has a dual meaning. One is the
literal meaning of tea servant. The other is the implicit understanding
that "damos" in the Police Bureau were female police detectives. The
drama presupposes that all people during the 17th century were aware of
this dual meaning.
What is a "Damo?"
Damo literally means "tea servant." These female servants were trained
in the way of brewing and pouring tea. However, according to ancient
Korean records, "Damos" were often used as undercover police
detectives. While serving the royal class, they were given authority to
investigate and solve important cases.
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