The Old Woman with the Knife
파과
“Now I see who you are.”
Synopsis
Aging assassin Hornclaw has seen it all, but she never expected to mentor a reckless rookie like Bullfight. As their unlikely bond deepens, cracks form in the underworld they navigate together. When Hornclaw discovers someone wants her dead, she's thrust into a deadly game of deception. With enemies closing in and trust in short supply, survival means staying sharp—both blade and mind.
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UK Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-01-08
Top Cast
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Lee Hye-young
Hornclaw
Kim Sung-cheol
Bullfight
Yeon Woo-jin
Dr. Kang
Ok Ja-yeon
Cho-yeop
Kim Moo-yul
Ryu
Shin Sia
Young Hornclaw Min Seol-hwa
Lee Hyun-gul
Han Seong-do
Hyun Bong-sik
Organ Trafficker Mr. Gu
Jung Hyeon-jun
Young Bullfight Bae Do-young
Yoon Chae-na
Dr. Kang's Daughter, Kang Hae-ni
Kil Hae-yeon
Client Madam Hong
Park Ji-a
Caregiver for the Elderly with Dementia
Park Myung-shin
Murdered Hospital Director
Kwon Da-ham
Hospital Director's Fake Son
Ri Min
Loan Shark on the Subway
Yun Seul
Pregnant Woman on the Subway
Choi Min-chul
Sinseong Agency Operator Lee Dae-wi
Han Hae-in
Ryu's Wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 16, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 26, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Min Kyu-dong
- Screenplay & Story
- Ku Byung-mo, Min Kyu-dong, Kim Dong-wan, Byun Hye-joo
- Original Score
- Kim Jun-seong
- Original Title
- 파과
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- English, Korean
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Soo Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Min Kyu-dong
Ku Byung-mo, Min Kyu-dong, Kim Dong-wan, Byun Hye-joo
Kim Jun-seong
Lee Jae-woo
Jung Ji-eun
Min Jin-soo, Park Jae-sung
Department Leadership Roster
Min Kyu-dong
Director
Jung Ji-eun
Editor
Lee Jae-woo
Director of Photography
Min Kyu-dong
Writer
Bae Jung-yoon
Production Design
Kim Jun-seong
Original Music Composer
Park Jae-sung
Producer
Jang Joo-hee
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Old Woman with the Knife
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What is The Old Woman with the Knife about?
Aging assassin Hornclaw has seen it all, but she never expected to mentor a reckless rookie like Bullfight. As their unlikely bond deepens, cracks form in the underworld they navigate together. When Hornclaw discovers someone wants her dead, she's thrust into a deadly game of deception. With enemies closing in and trust in short supply, survival means staying sharp—both blade and mind.
Who directed The Old Woman with the Knife?
The Old Woman with the Knife was directed by Min Kyu-dong.
Who stars in The Old Woman with the Knife?
The principal cast of The Old Woman with the Knife includes Lee Hye-young, Kim Sung-cheol, Yeon Woo-jin, Ok Ja-yeon, Kim Moo-yul.
When was The Old Woman with the Knife released and how long is it?
The Old Woman with the Knife was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for The Old Woman with the Knife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Old Woman with the Knife was composed by Kim Jun-seong.
Is The Old Woman with the Knife based on a book or true story?
The Old Woman with the Knife is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ku Byung-mo".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Old Woman with the Knife?
The Old Woman with the Knife holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).