Sword In The Moon (2003): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Sword In The Moon is a 2003 adventure drama directed by Kim Eui-suk, starring Choi Min-soo as Choi Ji-hwan, Bae Joong-sik and Kim Bo-kyung. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $189,634 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Kim Eui-suk
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- IM Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sword In The Moon About?
The premise of Sword In The Moon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in the Kingdom of Joseon, ancient Korea, a usurper has seized the throne and begins eliminating his ministers through the work of a mysterious assassin. An arrogant master swordsman is tasked with confronting the assassin and ending the reign of terror, fighting to restore order.
Sword In The Moon Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- torture
- sword fight
- assassin
- beheading
- soldier
- sword
- prisoner
- fortress
- river
- raft
- 1600s
- bow and arrow
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- waterfall
- flashback
- army general
- bamboo
- buttocks
- nudity
- murder
- royal court
- monk
- martial arts
- battle
- banquet
- ceremony
- army
- title appears in text on screen
- title spoken by character
Sword In The Moon Cast & Characters
Choi Min-soo leads the cast as Choi Ji-hwan, with Bae Joong-sik as Tae-baek and Kim Bo-kyung as Shi-yeong. Directed by Kim Eui-suk; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kim Eui-suk
- Choi Min-soo as Choi Ji-hwan
- Bae Joong-sik as Tae-baek
- Kim Bo-kyung as Shi-yeong
- Gi Ju-bong as Officer Jang
Also Starring in Sword In The Moon
· 19 more- Kang Shin-il His Majesty
- Kim Jong-goo His Excellency Song
- Kim Seung-o Mu-kwan's Underling
- Cho Jae-hyun Yun Gyu-yeop
- Kim Se-dong His Excellency Hwang
- Yoo Yeon-soo Officer Seo
- Lee Bong-gyu Min Dae-gam
- Jo Sun-mook His Excellency Lee
- Won Tae-hee Prisoner
- Lee Jong-soo Jae-deok
- Jo Sang-geon Kim-in
- Kim Si-young Sook-hyang
- Oh Seung-myeong His Excellency Yu
- Jeong Seong-hwan Jeong Yeo-gyun
- Lee Jeong-hak Leader of the Office of Special Advisors
- Yeom Cheol-ho Mole
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- Kwon Hyuk-ho Captain of Guard
- Lee Gi-ho Sa-gwan
- Jung In-sook Gi Nyeo-deul
More from Kim Eui-suk
More films directed by Kim Eui-suk: Holiday in Seoul and Marriage Story.
Sword In The Moon Plot Summary
What happens in Sword In The Moon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with an assassination attempt on the Joseon king during a grand reception, a plot that is almost thwarted by a special security squad led by Gyu-yup. The event triggers a string of high‑profile political deaths, sending the kingdom into a tense nighttime skirmish where one member of an apparent assassin duo—a woman—falls into custody. Gyu-yup recognizes the captive, and as she refuses to reveal information, she endures brutal interrogation. This sequence sets up a sharp pivot: a flashback that takes us back to Gyu-yup’s past.
Full summary
The whole story of Sword In The Moon, scene by scene
Sword In The Moon Box Office
Sword In The Moon grossed $189,634 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$189.6K
- International
- $189.6K
Sword In The Moon Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Sword In The Moon.
How Well Do You Know Sword In The Moon?
10 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 is the commander nicknamed “the human butcher”?
Sword In The Moon Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Cheongpung myeongwol” and “淸風明月”.
- Also known as
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- Cheongpung myeongwol
- 淸風明月
- A Fresh Wind and a Bright Moon
- Sword in the Moon - La spada nella Luna
- Sword in the Moon - Das zerbrochene Schwert
- L'Épée dans la lune
- Misión de asesinos
- 清风明月
- A penge szövetsége
- חרב בירח
- 청풍명월
- Guerreiros da Noite
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- Miecz na księżycu
- شمشیر در ماه
- จอมดาบผ่าบัลลังก์
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Sword In The Moon FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Sword In The Moon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sword In The Moon?
Sword In The Moon runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Sword In The Moon released?
Sword In The Moon was released on July 15, 2003.
Who directed Sword In The Moon?
Sword In The Moon was directed by Kim Eui-suk.
More films by Kim Eui-suk Who is in the cast of Sword In The Moon?
Sword In The Moon stars Choi Min-soo as Choi Ji-hwan, Bae Joong-sik as Tae-baek and Kim Bo-kyung as Shi-yeong, among 23 credited actors.
How much did Sword In The Moon make at the box office?
Sword In The Moon grossed $189,634 worldwide.
Does Sword In The Moon have a post-credit scene?
No. Sword In The Moon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Sword In The Moon in?
The original language of Sword In The Moon is Korean.
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