Set during the chaotic period of the Ming-Qing dynasty transition, Tae Yul, the best swordsman in Joseon, lives in seclusion with his daughter Tae Ok in the mountains after failing to protect and prevent the downfall of Gwanghaegun of Joseon. As Tae Yul’s eyesight begins to fail due to an old injury, Tae Ok seeks to find a treatment for him. When she is captured and taken away by the slave traderGurutai, Tae Yul is forced to raise his sword again in order to save her.
The Swordsman
Director & Screenwriter: Choi Jae Hoon
Release Date: Sep 23, 2020
Duration: 1 hr. 40 min.
Year: 2020
Country: South Korea
Native Title: 검객
Content Rating: 15+ – Teens 15 or older
Alternative Titles: geomgaek
Genre: Action, Drama, Historical, Martial Arts