The Swordsman

Movie · 7.5 / 10 · 23 Sept 2020 · Korean

After being blinded in a coup against the king, Joseon's greatest swordsman goes into hiding, far removed from his city's anguish. But when traffickers kidnap his daughter, he has no choice but to unsheathe his sword once more.

Hansan: Rising Dragon

Movie · 6.5 / 10 · 27 Jul 2022 · Korean

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 admiral resorts to using his secret weapon, the dragon head ships known as geobukseon, in order to change the tide of this epic battle at sea.

The Battle: Roar to Victory

Movie · 7.5 / 10 · 7 Aug 2019 · Korean

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 swordsman and an expert marksman.

My Way

Movie · 7.9 / 10 · 21 Dec 2011 · Korean

During the invasion of Normandy the photograph of a slim Korean man in German uniform was found. It transpired that the man had served as a soldier in the Japanese, Russian and German armies. His incredible story inspired director Kang Je-Gyu to create this epic war drama.

The Treacherous

Movie · 6.1 / 10 · 21 May 2015 · Korean

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, and a woman who seeks vengeance.

Assassination

Movie · 7.3 / 10 · 22 Jul 2015 · Korean

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 completely awry amidst double-crossings, counter-assassinations, and a shocking revelation about one of the assassins' past.

Kundo: Age of the Rampant

Movie · 6.6 / 10 · 23 Jul 2014 · Korean

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

The Face Reader

Movie · 7.0 / 10 · 11 Sept 2013 · Korean

An exceptionally talented face reader becomes entangled in a bloody power struggle between a child king and his uncle who plans to usurp the throne.

The Age of Shadows

Movie · 7.2 / 10 · 7 Sept 2016 · Korean

Set in the late 1920s, The Age of Shadows follows the cat-and-mouse game that unfolds between a group of resistance fighters trying to bring in explosives from Shanghai to destroy key Japanese facilities in Seoul, and Japanese agents trying to stop them.

Medieval

Movie · 6.9 / 10 · 8 Sept 2022 · English

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

The Fortress

Movie · 6.8 / 10 · 3 Oct 2017 · Korean

Ancient Korea, 17th century. The powerful Khan of the Jurchen tribe of Manchuria, who fights the Ming dinasty to gain China, becomes the first ruler of the Qing dinasty and demands from King In-jo of Joseon to bow before him; but he refuses, being loyal to the Mings. On December 14th, 1636, the Qing horde invades Joseon, so King In-jo and his court shelter in the mountain fortress of Namhan and prepare to defend the kingdom.

No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers

Movie · 6.7 / 10 · 25 Jan 1990 · English

Two feuding brothers of differing political views, one a policeman, the other a martial artist, join forces to avenge the death of their father, a retired agent who was brutally murdered by the mafia.