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The Swordsman
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The Swordsman

2020-09-23 · 101 min · ★ 7.5

Action · Drama · History

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.

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Directors
Choi Jae-hoon
Production companies
Opus Pictures, Kiwi Media Group, The Wave E&m
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,516,150

Top Cast

Jang HyukJang HyukTae-yeul
Kim Hyeon-sooKim Hyeon-sooTae-ok
Joe TaslimJoe TaslimGurutai
Jeong Man-sikJeong Man-sikMin Seung-ho
Jang Hyun-sungJang Hyun-sungMonarch
Lee Na-kyeongLee Na-kyeongHwa-seon
Lee Min-hyukLee Min-hyukGyeom Sa-bok
Choi Jin-hoChoi Jin-hoLee Mok-yo
Ji Seung-hyunJi Seung-hyunInuchi
Ji Gun-wooJi Gun-wooHuasam
Gong Sang-aGong Sang-aSmall Restaurant Owner
Shin Jae-hwanShin Jae-hwanEnvoy from Qing
Cheon Yeong-amCheon Yeong-amMukan
Yoon Seung-hoonYoon Seung-hoonJo-chung
Angelina DanilovaAngelina DanilovaLady from the West
Kim Young-sungKim Young-sungVice Boss
Kim Min-seoKim Min-seoGirl
Kim Yun-taeKim Yun-taeMan
Park Geon-rakPark Geon-rakMerchant
Guk HyungGuk HyungSoldier

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