The Assassin

Set in the Joseon dynasty, this action historical drama follows Yi Nan, the kingdom's most skilled assassin. After suffering from a heart condition, he abandons his violent profession to seek medical help and hide his identity. While living in a quiet village, he befriends a local cook and her son. However, his peace is interrupted when he clashes with corrupt politicians and bandits involved in the opium trade. After a violent encounter leads to the kidnapping of the boy, Yi Nan is forced to resume his lethal skills to save him.

The film was directed and written by Kwak Jeong-deok. The cast features Shin Hyun-jun in the lead role as Lee Nan, alongside Lee Moon-sik, Kim Min-kyung, Hong Eun-ki, and Lee Min-jung. Produced by JOY N CINEMA in Korea, the movie has a runtime of 101 minutes. Audience reception has been mixed, with the film receiving a rating of 5.5/10 on IMDb from 614 votes and a slightly higher score of 5.7/10 on TMDB based on 35 votes.