The Age of Blood

The Age of Blood

I'll let nobody walk out alive!

2017 · 103 min · ★ 6.1 · Action, Drama, History

Ancient Korea, 1728. Swordsman Kim Ho, guard of King Yeong-jo of Joseon, is demoted and sent to work in Uigeumbu prison. When night falls, the prison is assaulted by the master warrior Do Man-cheol and his powerful henchmen for the purpose of freeing Lee In-jwa, who has been condemned to death for rising up in revolt against the king.

Directed by Kim Hong-sun · Written by Kim Hong-sun

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