Packaging for THE SWORD WITH NO NAME DVD and Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack. Photos courtesy of FUNimation Entertainment. © 2009 Sidus FNHSource: FUNimation Entertainment Special Thanks to Jackie Smith and Michelle Lee
The Empress Myseongseong (Su-ae) struggles against corruption. Photo courtesy of FUNimation Entertainment. © 2009 Sidus FNHOn September 20, 2011, the Korean martial arts romance THE SWORD WITH NO NAME (???? ????, Bulkkotcheoreom Nabicheoreom, 2009) will be released on home video in North America by distributor FUNimation Entertainment. The movie will be available both on DVD and in a 2 Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack. Directed by Kim Yong-gyoon (THE RED SHOES), THE SWORD WITH NO NAME tells the story of the Joseon Dynasty`s legendary Empress Myseongseong (Su-ae, SUNNY, MIDNIGHT FM, ATHENA), a cherished ruler who fought courageously to modernize Korea. Forced to marry a king she does not love and embroiled in a brutal struggle between rival world powers, the Empress draws her strength from a dashing rogue; a nameless headhunter (Cho Seung-woo, GO GO 70s) who would do anything to be near her. This dark and brooding master of the blade protects the Empress as she stands strong against the sinister forces seeking to colonize her beloved country. When a traitor within the royal family orchestrates a plot to assassinate the Empress, only this anonymous swordsman proves willing to spill his own blood in defense of the noble beauty who would sacrifice her life for the people of Korea.
Cho Seung-woo plays a nameless swordsman who fights for the woman he loves. © 2009 Sidus FNHTHE SWORD WITH NO NAME opened #2 at the South Korean box office, with a 24.7% share of tickets sold the weekend of September 25-27, 2009. The film stayed in the Top 10 for five consecutive weeks, selling a total of 1,681,638 tickets. DVD/Blu-ray (Region 1, A): $29.98 DVD (Region 1): $19.98 Street Date: September 20, 2011 Audio:: Korean, English Subtitles: English Rating: TVMA Running Time: 120 Minutes Making of THE SWORD WITH NO NAME featurette Cast interviews Teaser trailer Theatrical trailer
Empress and warrior share a quiet moment. Photo courtesy of FUNimation Entertainment. © 2009 Sidus FNHAbout FUNimation Entertainment
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