The Assassin (2023 film)
2023 South Korean historical action film
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The Assassin (Korean: 살수; RR: Salsu) is a 2023 South Korean historical action-drama film written and directed by Kwak Jeong-deok. Starring Shin Hyun-joon, Lee Moon-sik, and Kim Min-kyung, the film depicts story of Lee Nan, Joseon's best swordsman, in front of an irreversible fate in a world of chaos.[2]
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| Hangul | 살수 |
| Hanja | 殺手 |
| RR | Salsu |
| MR | Salsu |
| Directed by | Kwak Jeong-deok |
| Screenplay by | Kwak Jeong-deok |
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| Distributed by | Wide Release Co., Ltd. |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Box office | est. US$25,282[1] |
It was released theatrically in South Korea on February 22, 2023.[3]
Cast
- Shin Hyun-joon as Lee Nan[4]
- Lee Moon-sik as Lee Bang
- Kim Min-kyung as Seon-hong
- Hong Eun-ki as Dal-gi
- Lee Jung-min as Yawol[5]
- Choi Sung-won
- Kim Byung-chun
- Park Jae-hoon
- Kim Je-yeol
Production
On October 26, 2021, the casting of the film confirmed by DH Media. Shin Hyun-joon was cast in leading role of Lee Nan, the best salsu in Joseon, along with Lee Moon-shik, Kim Min-kyung, Hong Eun-ki, Choi Seong-won, Kim Byeong-chun, Park Jae-hoon, and Kim Je-yeol in supporting roles. Filming began on the same day.[4] Later in November 2021, Lee Jung-min joined the cast in the role of Yawol, a hypnotic killer.[6]