Memories of the Sword (2015): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Memories of the Sword is a 2015 action drama directed by Heung-Sik Park. It runs 2 hours and earned $2.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Heung-Sik Park
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Well Go USA Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Memories of the Sword About?
The premise of Memories of the Sword without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In ancient Goryeo, a corrupt monarchy's oppressive rule leads to widespread chaos and unrest. Three skilled warriors join forces to challenge the empire and liberate their people. However, betrayal and loss strike when a renowned swordsman is murdered, setting in motion a quest for justice and revenge. A decades-long rivalry ignites between the two remaining warriors, as they fight to uphold honor and confront the forces that threaten their land.
Memories of the Sword Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- revenge
The Director of Memories of the Sword
Directed by Heung-Sik Park.
- Director Heung-Sik Park
Memories of the Sword Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Memories of the Sword 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 75% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 56%
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 66% User score
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Memories of the Sword Plot Summary
What happens in Memories of the Sword from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the chaotic times of Goryeo, three brave swordsmen — Poong-cheon, Seol-rang, and Deok-gi — bravely stood against the oppressive regime, their pursuit of freedom and justice within reach. However, treachery struck when Deok-gi’s betrayal led to Poong-cheon’s tragic demise, forcing Seol-rang to flee with the infant Hong-ee in her arms. As he cemented his treachery with a chilling curse, Deok-gi ominously proclaimed:
“You, no, not just you, but both of us shall fall at the hands of Hong-ee.”
This catastrophic event left a lasting mark on the future.
Full summary
The whole story of Memories of the Sword, scene by scene
Memories of the Sword Box Office
Memories of the Sword grossed $2.3 million worldwide. $111,071 came from the US and Canada and $2.2 million (95%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.3M
- US & Canada
- $111.1K
- International
- $2.2M
Memories of the Sword Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Memories of the Sword.
How Well Do You Know Memories of the Sword?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who are the three swordsmen that challenge the status quo in Goryeo?
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Movies Like Memories of the Sword
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Sword In The Moon, The Swordsman and My Country: The New Age.
Memories of the Sword FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Memories of the Sword, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Memories of the Sword?
Memories of the Sword runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Memories of the Sword released?
Memories of the Sword was released on August 28, 2015.
Who directed Memories of the Sword?
Memories of the Sword was directed by Heung-Sik Park.
How much did Memories of the Sword make at the box office?
Memories of the Sword grossed $2.3 million worldwide ($111,071 domestic, $2.2 million international).
How is Memories of the Sword rated?
Memories of the Sword has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Does Memories of the Sword have a post-credit scene?
No. Memories of the Sword has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Memories of the Sword in?
The original language of Memories of the Sword is Korean.
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