The story begins in 1623 during a coup against King Gwanghae. Tae-yul (Jang Hyuk), the king's loyal bodyguard, fails to prevent the overthrow and sustains a severe eye injury before going into hiding.
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Joseon is caught between the declining Ming and rising Qing Dynasties. When the ruthless Qing noble Gurutai (Joe Taslim) begins kidnapping young girls for the slave trade, Tae-ok is taken. This forces the nearly blind Tae-yul to unsheathe his blade once more to rescue his only family. Themes and Style The story begins in 1623 during a coup against King Gwanghae
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Jang Hyuk's intense, stoic portrayal is frequently cited as the film's emotional anchor. Joe Taslim’s performance as the antagonist Gurutai has received mixed reactions, with some praising his menace and others finding his delivery "intolerable".