

The Sword with No Name
2009-09-24 · 124 min · ★ 6.1
Mu Myeong is a Joseon dynasty headhunter who meets and falls in love with lady Ja Yeong who will become the future Empress Myseongseong. A few years later, Ja Yeong enters the royal palace to marry King Gojong. Mu Myeong still having feelings for Ja Yeong and in an attempt to get closer to her becomes her personal body guard.
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- Directors
- Kim Yong-gyun
- Production companies
- Sidus, Michigan Venture Capital, CJ Entertainment, Boston Investments, Showbox
- Countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Cho Seung-wooMu-myeong
Soo AeMin Ja-yeong
Cheon Ho-jinDae Won-kun
Sophie BroustalIsabel
Choi Jae-woongNoe-jeon
Kim Young-minKing Gojong
Koh Soo-heeSo-hee
Lee Joo-silJa-yeong's Mother
Yoon Yeong-geolDae Won-kun's Subordinate
Yoon Sul-heeKimono waitress
Lee Yong-nyeoLady Choi
Bong Man-daeLee
Seo Jin-wonHonda
Lee Sang-hunAdvisor
Jeon Hun-taeSecurity Officer
Yeo Moo-yeongChief State Councillor
Son Seon-geunSecond State Councillor
Joo Sung-hwanThird State CouncillorTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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