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Blades of Blood

Blades of Blood

Action · Drama · 2010

Lee Mong-hak and a skilled blind swordsman Hwang Jeong-hak, both long to wipe away corruption and heal the world. Lee Mong-hak creates a rebel army to achieve his goal and get rid of the King.

Movie details

Blades of Blood

“Destiny is drenched in blood.”

2010 Action · Drama 1h 48m

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TMDB

6.4 / 10

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Lee Mong-hak and a skilled blind swordsman Hwang Jeong-hak, both long to wipe away corruption and heal the world. Lee Mong-hak creates a rebel army to achieve his goal and get rid of the King.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Lee Joon-ik

Written by

Cho Chul-hyun · Oh Seung-hyeon · Choi Seok-hwan

Cha Seung-won

Cha Seung-won

Lee Mong-hak

Hwang Jung-min

Hwang Jung-min

Hwang Jung-hak

Baek Sung-hyun

Baek Sung-hyun

Kyeon Ja

Han Ji-hye

Han Ji-hye

Baek-ji

Ryu Seung-ryong

Ryu Seung-ryong

Lord Jung

Shin Jung-keun

Shin Jung-keun

Lord Yoo

L

Lee Dal-Hyeong

Lord Song

Court is in session

Put Blades of Blood on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.