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A Balasaur Score of 74 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes 86%. Critics rate it 18 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 86% of the 2,406 2020s action movies in this catalog. Streaming on Prime and Tubi.
Synopsis
After being blinded in a coup against the king, Joseon's greatest swordsman goes into hiding, far removed from his city's anguish. But when traffickers kidnap his daughter, he has no choice but to unsheathe his sword once more.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes86%
Critics rate it 18 points higher than audiences do.
296 audience votes
Key crew
- Choi Jae-hoonDirector
- Choi Jae-hoonWriter
- Na Yun-sikOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jang HyukTae-yeul
- Kim Hyeon-sooTae-ok
- Joe TaslimGurutai
- Jeong Man-sikMin Seung-ho
- Jang Hyun-sungMonarch
- Lee Na-kyeongHwa-seon
- Lee Min-hyukGyeom Sa-bok
- Choi Jin-hoLee Mok-yo
- Ji Seung-hyunInuchi
- Ji Gun-wooHuasam
- Gong Sang-aSmall Restaurant Owner
- Shin Jae-hwanEnvoy from Qing
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Themes
sword fightjoseon dynasty (1392–1910)chinese invasion of korea
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