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Joseon is caught between the declining Ming and rising Qing Dynasties. When the ruthless Qing noble Gurutai (Joe Taslim) begins kidnapping young girls for the slave trade, Tae-ok is taken. This forces the nearly blind Tae-yul to unsheathe his blade once more to rescue his only family. Themes and Style

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The story begins in 1623 during a coup against King Gwanghae. Tae-yul (Jang Hyuk), the king's loyal bodyguard, fails to prevent the overthrow and sustains a severe eye injury before going into hiding. Joseon is caught between the declining Ming and

The official trailer showcases the film's high-stakes action and Tae-yul's journey to save his daughter: Themes and Style Streaming on Amazon Prime Video

More than just a revenge tale, the film acts as a meditation on the heavy cost of loyalty and the dignity of a man who no longer wishes to fight but is left with no choice.