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65% Critic Match
The Duelist
“Two hearts with one destiny.”
6.5 / 10• 2005• 1h 51m•NR• Korean
Action
Storyline
Detective Nam-soon goes undercover with her partner Detective Ahn to investigate the counterfeit money. She discovers that one loyal henchman, Sad Eyes, a beautiful swordsman with a pale, blank face, is related to the truth. Nam-soon and Sad Eyes confront each other in a series of duels and become confused between love and obligation to duty.
Cast & Crew
Ha Ji-won
Nam-soon
Lead
Gang Dong-won
Sad Eyes
Ahn Sung-ki
Detective Ahn
Song Young-chang
Minister Song Pil-joon
Yun Ju-sang
Bong-chool
Kim Bo-yeon
Jangot Woman
Lee Han-wi
Woman's Husband
Kim Jung-tae
Ga Du-chi
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Lee Myung-se's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Duelist is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
