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Duelist (2005)

Duelist poster
Original title
형사
Directed by
Lee Myeong-se
Genre
action film, crime film, martial arts film
Country
South Korea
Runtime
1h 51m
Rated
12
Rating
6.5 of 10 from 62 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

In Joseon-era Korea, a female detective and a mysterious swordsman engage in a cat-and-mouse chase. Their encounters blur the line between duty and desire as she tries to uncover his identity.

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What happens

Duelist (Korean: 형사; RR: Hyeongsa; lit. 'Detective') is a 2005 South Korean period martial arts film directed by Lee Myung-se. It stars Ha Ji-won, Gang Dong-won, and Ahn Sung-ki. The film was released in South Korea on September 8, 2005. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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