Films like The Swordsman

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   Uprising

   Film · 2024 · also action and drama

   In the Joseon Dynasty, two friends who grew up together — one the master and one the servant — reunite post-war as enemies on opposing sides.

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   Memories of the Sword

   Film · 2015 · also action and drama

   While in medieval Korea, a young girl sets out to revenge the betrayal and the death of her mother. But therefore she must face one of the most powerful men and warriors...

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   Hansan: Rising Dragon

   Film · 2022 · also action and drama

   In 1592, admiral Yi Sun-sin and his fleet face off against the might of the invading Japanese navy and its formidable warships. As the Korean forces fall into crisis, the...

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   Kundo: Age of the Rampant

   Film · 2014 · also action and drama

   In 1862, amidst the rule of the late Joseon dynasty in Korea, a band of fighters named Kundo rise against the unjust authorities.

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   The Battle: Roar to Victory

   Film · 2019 · also action and history

   Over a 4 day period, a fierce battle takes place between Korean independence militias and imperialist Japanese forces in Manchuria, China. The militia includes a master s...

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   The Last Princess

   Film · 2016 · also action and drama

   Under the oppressive Japanese colonial rule, Deok-hye, the last Princess of the declining Joseon Dynasty, is forced to move to Japan. She spends her days missing home, wh...

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   The Challenge

   Film · 1982 · also action and drama

   Rick, a down-and-out American boxer, is hired to transport a sword to Japan, unaware that the whole thing is a set up in a bitter blood-feud between two brothers, one who...

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   Medieval

   Film · 2022 · also action and drama

   The story of fifteenth century Czech icon and warlord, Jan Zizka, who defeated armies of the Teutonic Order and the Holy Roman Empire.

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   The Treacherous

   Film · 2015 · also drama and history

   The story of Joseon's tyrant king Yeonsan who exploits the populace for his own carnal pleasures, his seemingly loyal retainer who controls him and all court dealings, an...

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    Assassination

    Film · 2015 · also action and drama

    In Japanese-occupied Korea, three freedom fighters are assigned a mission to assassinate a genocidal military leader and his top collaborator. But the plan goes completel...

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