# The Swordsman (2020)

> A wounded Joseon swordsman battles formidable rivals and political forces to rescue his daughter and reclaim his purpose.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/338017

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Action, Drama, History
- Director: Choi Jae-hoon
- Cast: Jang Hyuk, Kim Hyeon-soo, Joe Taslim, Jeong Man-sik, Jang Hyun-sung, Lee Na-kyeong, Lee Min-hyuk, Choi Jin-ho
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7035004/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: propulsive, intense, somber, action movie night, martial arts double feature

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