
Set years ago in the era of the Joseon Dynasty, the story follows a young police officer named Namsoon (Ha Ji-won) who, along with her fellow officers, discovers a counterfeit ring operating out of the area they've been assigned to protect. However, as the criminals aren't just printing up their own money, they also plan to use it to topple the economy and take down the government. As her investigative work continues, Namsoon soon makes the acquaintance of a young man known o... (Full plot summary below)
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Set years ago in the era of the Joseon Dynasty, the story follows a young police officer named Namsoon (Ha Ji-won) who, along with her fellow officers, discovers a counterfeit ring operating out of the area they've been assigned to protect. However, as the criminals aren't just printing up their own money, they also plan to use it to topple the economy and take down the government. As her investigative work continues, Namsoon soon makes the acquaintance of a young man known only as Sad Eyes (Gang Dong-won), for the way that he looks out at you from underneath his hair - he doesn't say much, but he's got that look and that's all it takes to pique Namsoon's interest in him, even if she shouldn't be thinking those thoughts about someone she might have to toss in jail. Of course, Namsoon can't deny her feelings even if the object of her affection belongs behind bars, and it's not long before she's starting to act on her emotions.
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| Empire Magazine AustralasiaLuke GoodsellThe bent chemistry between Ji-won's screwball tough gal and Dong-won's effeminate wraith injects just enough charm into the overwrought stylistics, which veer dangerously close to killing the movie's rhythm. |
| All Movie GuideJosh Ralske...its most salient feature is its spectacular visuals. |
| Time OutTrevor JohnstonClearly, Lee has an extraordinary eye, but wilful self-indulgence leads him astray here. |
| BBC.comMatthew LeylandDuelist turns from playful to precious in the last 30-odd minutes, straggling towards a prancey showdown that's as graceful as all get-out but as cold as the endless falling snow. |
| User ReviewShay WThis movie was enchanting and beautifully made. I actually watched this movie three times because it was that interesting. |
| User ReviewWhat's in a name ?Sadeyes and Namsoons duel scene towards the end is one of my favourite film scenes ever. |
| User ReviewMika SRecently added to my list of favourites... I never tire of watching this film. Beautifully artistic cinematography & music/sound selection, a story-line with a bit of everything: humor, drama, politics, aggression, love.... and w/out a doubt the most creative, elegant, and brilliant fight/battle scenes EVER communicated via film. Who knew sword-play could be so darn sexy??! |
| User ReviewAya CKorean Masterpiece. This is not a movie to understand.. Its like understanding an abstract painting. Beautiful film! |
| User ReviewAdrian Lthe ending took my breath away when i have to say when it wasn't breathtaking it was funny lol |
| User ReviewJY SI absolutely did not get this movie. Except that Kang Dong Won is so freakin sexy. |