The Swordsman

The Swordsman

Real chase action.

Directed by Choi Jae-hoon

Produced by Opus Pictures, Kiwi Media Group

2020101 min7.5 / 10

A grim, kinetic revenge tale set in historical Korea, where a blinded master swordsman is drawn back into violence to save his daughter.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Swordsman violent? Yes, very. More violent than 97% of films.

  • Is The Swordsman sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is The Swordsman easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is The Swordsman scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Does The Swordsman end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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69/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity51

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise72

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love88

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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