Blades of Blood (2010)
“Destiny is drenched in blood.”
Lee Mong-hak and a skilled blind swordsman Hwang Jeong-hak, both long to wipe away corruption and heal the world. Lee Mong-hak creates a rebel army to achieve his goal and get rid of the King.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Lee Joon-ik, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Cha Seung-won, Hwang Jung-min, Baek Sung-hyun, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Cha Seung-won
as Lee Mong-hak
Hwang Jung-min
as Hwang Jung-hak
Baek Sung-hyun
as Kyeon Ja
Han Ji-hye
as Baek-ji
Ryu Seung-ryong
as Lord Jung
Shin Jung-keun
as Lord Yoo
Lee Dal-Hyeong
as Lord Song
Yum Dong-hun
as Lord Park
Kim Chang-wan
as King Seonjo
Song Young-chang
as Han Sin-gyun
Lee Hae-young
as Han Pil-jooYang Yeong-Jo
as Lee Jang-kakCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 108 min |
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