The Age of Blood (2017 Film)

The Age of Blood (Korean: 역모 - 반란의 시대; RR: Yeokmo - Banranui Sidae) is a South Korean action film released on November 23, 2017. Directed by Kim Hong-Sun, the film is set during the Joseon Dynasty and focuses on a historical period marked by political unrest and rebellion.

The Age of Blood promotional poster — Promotional poster for the 2017 film The Age of Blood.

Plot and Setting

The narrative centers on the character Kim-Ho, a royal guard tasked with protecting the throne during a time of intense political turmoil. The film depicts the conflict surrounding the historical figure Lee In-Jwa and the challenges faced by the monarchy during the reign of King Yeongjo.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast, including:

Jung Hae-In as Kim-Ho
Kim Ji-Hoon as Lee In-Jwa
Jo Jae-Yun as Do Min-Chul
Lee Won-Jong as Man-Suk
Ryu Tae-Joon as King Yeongjo
Park Chul-Min
Hong Soo-A

Production

The film was produced in South Korea and distributed by Storm Pictures. It has a total runtime of 102 minutes.