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#86: The Swordsman (2020)
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In Korean director Jae-hoon Choi’s period action film, The Swordsman (2020), a retired master swordsman (Jang Hyuk) is forced into action when his daughter (Hyeon-soon Kim) is placed in mortal danger by Qing invaders, lead by the merciless Gurutai (Joe Taslim) relative of the Qing emperor, who seek to complete their subjugation of Korea’s Joseon Dynasty through subterfuge, threats, and force if necessary.
Timestamps:
- [00:00] Intro, Yamato 2202, Parasite Dolls, Kamen Rider Zero-One, Vinland Saga,
- [37:22] Review of The Swordsman (2020)
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