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2020 • 1h 41min • TV-14 • Action, Drama, History

The Swordsman

"Real chase action."

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.

IMDb 6.8

RT 86%

Director

Choi Jae-hoon

Writer

Choi Jae-hoon

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Jang Hyuk

Tae-yeul

Kim Hyeon-soo

Tae-ok

Joe Taslim

Gurutai

Jeong Man-sik

Min Seung-ho

Jang Hyun-sung

Monarch

Lee Na-kyeong

Hwa-seon

Lee Min-hyuk

Gyeom Sa-bok

Choi Jin-ho

Lee Mok-yo

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