The Sword with No Name (Bool-kkott-cheo-reom na-bi-cheo-reom) (2009)

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The tragic true life story of Korea's "Queen of Tears" comes to the screen in this lavish historical biopic starring Su-Ae as the Joseon Dynasty's Queen Min. Swept up in her passions for fierce warrior Mu Myeong (Cho Seung-Woo), Ja Yeong (Su-Ae) nevertheless weds King Gojong to become Queen of… More The tragic true life story of Korea's "Queen of Tears" comes to the screen in this lavish historical biopic starring Su-Ae as the Joseon Dynasty's Queen Min. Swept up in her passions for fierce warrior Mu Myeong (Cho Seung-Woo), Ja Yeong (Su-Ae) nevertheless weds King Gojong to become Queen of Joseon. Meanwhile, Mu Myeong becomes her protector in a bid to remain close while Russia and Japan launch attempts to colonize Korea. When King Gojong's father shows more loyalty to foreign diplomats than his own people, the queen's refusal to follow suit puts her in a rather precarious position. Now, the Japanese are drawing up plans to assassinate Queen Min, and the only man who can protect her is Mu Myeong. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 2 hr. 4 min.
Directed By: Yong-gyun Kim
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International

In Theaters: Dec 31, 2009 Wide

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Yong-gyun Kim's The Sword with No Name comes through in the end, thanks to its story.Based on the real historical figure of Empress Myeong-seong, the story for The Sword with No Name contains drama, politics, romance, and action to… More
Yong-gyun Kim's The Sword with No Name comes through in the end, thanks to its story.Based on the real historical figure of Empress Myeong-seong, the story for The Sword with No Name contains drama, politics, romance, and action to fill the entire 2 hours. That isn't to say that it is a walk in the park because this film is far from hasty, but it does enough to keep it from feeling like a stagnant biopic.The swordplay is few and far in between. The earlier segments are heavy on the effects, in a good way, while the camera work and choreography also enhance these scenes. There may be a little too much in the way of slow motion, but overall they are satisfying pieces of work. If only there was more.The lead performances from Seung-woo Cho and Su-Ae carry the dramatic scenes. Seung-woo Cho has some small eccentricities that become a good counter to the political seriousness of Su-Ae.Thanks to its powerful ending, The Sword with No Name becomes a fine addition to Korean cinema.

Cast

Seung-woo Cho
as Mu Myeong
Ae Su
as Ja Yeong/Empress Myseongseong
Su-Ae
as Ja Yeong/Empress Myseongseong

Cheon Ho-jin

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The Sword with No Name (Bool-kkott-cheo-reom na-bi-cheo-reom) (2009)

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