War of the Arrows (2011)

Original title

최종병기 활

Directed by

Kim Han-min

Genre

drama film, action film, war film

Country

South Korea

Runtime

2h 02m

Rated

NR

Rating

7.2 of 10 from 287 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

In 17th-century Korea, a skilled archer pursues Qing forces who have taken his sister as a slave. He uses his bow and arrows in a desperate rescue mission.

tensefast-pacedthrillingsuspensefulgrittyvisceralintenseemotional

What happens

War of the Arrows (Korean: 최종병기 활), alternately titled Arrow: The Ultimate Weapon, is a 2011 South Korean historical action film starring Park Hae-il, Ryu Seung-ryong, and Moon Chae-won. Set after the Qing invasion of Joseon, the film is about an archer who risks his life to save his sister from slavery under Qing-Prince Dorgon's rule. Praised by critics for its fast pacing and combat sequences, the film drew an audience of 7.48 million, making it the highest grossing Korean film of 2011. It was also honored at the 48th Grand Bell Awards and the 32nd Blue Dragon Film Awards, including Best Actor for Park, Best Supporting Actor for Ryu, and Best New Actress for Moon. The film is also notable for the rare use of the Manchu language in some of its dialogue, and the demonstrative use of archery techniques, including a tongah arrow guide. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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