Blind Swordswoman

Blind Swordswoman

1969 · 82 min · ★ 10.0 · Action

Seol Hie loses her parents and eyes to the murderous brutality of General Woo Shin-tak. She trains herself in swordsmanship and martial arts for the next two decades before setting out to even the score with Woo.

Directed by Choi Gyeong-ok · Written by Gwon Ryong

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