
While the Goryo Dynasty in the medieval Korea, three warriors named Deok-ki, Poong-chun and Seol-rang have led a riot against the king and his foreign allies from Kitan, China. But Deok-ki betrays them, which results in the death of Poong-chun. But Seol-rang is able to escape with Seol-hee, Poong-chun's little daughter, and her sword. 18 years later, Seol-rang got blind but she raised and taught Seol-hee very well. Both feel that the time for revenge is right, but Deok-ki is ... (Full plot summary below)
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While the Goryo Dynasty in the medieval Korea, three warriors named Deok-ki, Poong-chun and Seol-rang have led a riot against the king and his foreign allies from Kitan, China. But Deok-ki betrays them, which results in the death of Poong-chun. But Seol-rang is able to escape with Seol-hee, Poong-chun's little daughter, and her sword. 18 years later, Seol-rang got blind but she raised and taught Seol-hee very well. Both feel that the time for revenge is right, but Deok-ki is now one of the most powerful men in the country. All of them know, that spilling blood is the only way of redemption.
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| Village VoiceSimon AbramsMemories of the Sword stands apart from other action films because Park wisely imagines violence as an elemental clash of dispositions. |
| Film School RejectsRob HunterAn engaging tale that doesn't reach the level of epic but should appeal to fans of wuxia action and majestic visuals all the same. |
| The New York TimesAndy WebsterThough rich in period detail, the movie grows tiresome with solemn, protracted soap-operatic encounters laden with glowering stares and tearful outbursts. |
| VarietyMaggie LeeA visually arresting but vacuous, instantly forgettable period martial-arts romance. |
| Screen InternationalJason BechervaiseDespite great efforts to develop the three central characters, the confusing early sequences mean it is hard to feel empathy for any of them. |
| User ReviewTiffany MAn engaging story that is beautifully shot and wonderfully acted. Great performances all around by Jeon Do Hyun, Kim Go Eun and Lee Byung Hun, but in particular by Jeon and Kim. Mesmerizing at times and heart-wrenching in parts, this movie stays in your mind long after you have left the theater. |
| User ReviewWaleed A1. IF you were expecting non stop action; you will be bummed out 2. IF you were looking for a storyline, romance and action....you won't be disappointed. Great pic; great production....acting was fantastic as well. |
| User ReviewJohn CA new Korean nation will rise from the blood of her parents! |
| User ReviewJason KHands down beautifully shot. The halfway point gets abit frantic and hard to follow but evens out once you get through it. A film i would be proud to have been a part of. |
| User ReviewEpicLadySpongeMemories of the Sword creates a leak in the sword while the memories make up a healing potion to get rid of the leak forever. Not that much entertaining about it but it gets worthy to give it a shot. |