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Year: 2015
Runtime: 120 min
Language: Korean
Director: Heung-Sik Park
In ancient Goryeo, the corrupt monarchy's grip on power sparks chaos. Three legendary warriors unite to topple the empire and save their people from ruin. But when treachery claims a master swordsman's life, a tale of justice and vengeance unfolds across decades, fueling a fiery rivalry between the two remaining combatants.
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In the chaotic times of Goryeo, three brave swordsmen — Poong-cheon, Seol-rang, and Deok-gi — bravely stood against the oppressive regime, their pursuit of freedom and justice within reach. However, treachery struck when Deok-gi’s betrayal led to Poong-cheon’s tragic demise, forcing Seol-rang to flee with the infant Hong-ee in her arms. As he cemented his treachery with a chilling curse, Deok-gi ominously proclaimed:
“You, no, not just you, but both of us shall fall at the hands of Hong-ee.”
This catastrophic event left a lasting mark on the future.
Fast forward eighteen years, Seol-rang has transformed into Wallso, a blind yet indomitable matriarch, tirelessly running a quaint tea house at Byukran port. Her daughter, Hong-ee, who now goes by Seol-hee, has grown indifferent to her father’s tragic legacy. Nevertheless, Wallso’s relentless longing for revenge fuels her determination to teach Seol-hee the ancient art of sword fighting — a task embraced by Seol-hee with all the enthusiasm of a leaf being swept away by an autumn gale.
A turning point emerges when Deok-gi, now disguised as Yoo-baek, proclaims a spectacular martial arts tournament in the bustling marketplace. Against her mother’s better judgment, Seol-hee enters the competition, only to face off against Yull, an incredibly skilled swordsman. As the duel unfolds, Yoo-baek recognizes a striking resemblance between Seol-hee’s fighting techniques and those of his long-lost love, Seol-rang. In a desperate attempt to reclaim what he believes is his, he sends his men after Seol-hee, but she manages to escape with daring agility.
That very evening, Wallso discloses the horrifying truths behind Poong-cheon’s death, cautioning her daughter that two formidable enemies await her: Yoo-baek and, surprisingly, herself. Stunned by this revelation, Seol-hee leaves her home, embarking on a tumultuous journey of vengeance that would unfold over the years ahead.
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