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Guardian: The Lonely and Great God: Plot, Cast, Ending & Where to Watch

2016 · South Korea · Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy · 1h 17m · Korean

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God is a 2016 South Korea drama film directed by Lee Eung-bok. This guide covers the plot, full cast, an overview of the ending, where to watch, and similar films you might want next.

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DramaSci-Fi & FantasyNotable
Original Title
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God
Director
Lee Eung-bok
Writers
Kim Eun-sook
Country
South Korea
Runtime
1h 17m
Release
Dec 2, 2016
§ 01 Plot · 6 min read

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God Plot Summary

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God is a South Korean television series starring Gong Yoo in the title role, alongside Kim Go-eun, Lee Dong-wook, Yoo In-na, and Yook Sung-jae. Written by Kim Eun-sook, the series aired on TVN from December 2, 2016, to January 21, 2017.

● Quick takeaway

In his quest for a bride to break his immortal curse, a 939-year-old guardian of souls meets a grim reaper and a sprightly student with a tragic past.

§ 02 Cast · 6 roles

Cast and Characters

Gong Yoo headshot
Gong Yoo
as Goblin / Kim Shin
Plays Goblin / Kim Shin.
Kim Go-eun headshot
Kim Go-eun
as Ji Eun-tak
Plays Ji Eun-tak.
Lee Dong-wook headshot
Lee Dong-wook
as Grim Reaper / Wang Yeo
Plays Grim Reaper / Wang Yeo.
Yoo In-na headshot
Yoo In-na
as Sunny / Kim Seon
Plays Sunny / Kim Seon.
Yook Sung-jae headshot
Yook Sung-jae
as Yu Deok-hwa
Plays Yu Deok-hwa.
Lee El headshot
Lee El
as Sam-shin
Plays Sam-shin.
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Ending Overview

How does Guardian: The Lonely and Great God end? Our spoiler-aware breakdown walks through the final act beat by beat — including the choices, motivations, and ambiguous final shot that viewers most often debate.

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Where to Watch Guardian: The Lonely and Great God

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Frequently Asked

What is Guardian: The Lonely and Great God about?

In his quest for a bride to break his immortal curse, a 939-year-old guardian of souls meets a grim reaper and a sprightly student with a tragic past.

Where can I watch Guardian: The Lonely and Great God?

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