The Warrior's Way

About The Warrior's Way

A fantasy-action film, 'The Warrior's Way' is a cinematic journey that takes viewers into an old west meets east adventure. The movie was released in 2010. It is essentially about an Asian assassin, Yang, who is forced to hide in the American badlands. The plot thickens as he meets the town's eccentric residents including an attractive knife thrower and a group of carnies. The movie is a unique blend of the wild west and eastern martial arts - a rich narrative which combines action and fantasy elements.

Making / Production

The production was a significant undertaking, shot in New Zealand and backed by producers from both South Korea and the United States. Director and writer Sngmoo Lee helmed the project, crafting a unique world where the east meets the west. It was the first ever South Korean movie to be co-produced with an American company, Boram Entertainment Inc.

Actors

• South Korean actor Jang Dong-Gun played the lead role of Yang, an assassin on the run. His portrayal of the character, balancing a deadly skill set with a soft heart, is commendable.
• Kate Bosworth, notable American actress, portrayed Lynne, the knife-thrower with a tragic past. Her character adds depth to the narrative and she played the role with conviction.
• Geoffrey Rush, an Academy Award winning actor, brought life to the character Ron, a drunkard with an unexplored past. He sprinkled humor and grit into the otherwise tense storyline.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Warrior's Way was shot in New Zealand but is set in the landscapes of the American west.
• The film marked the Hollywood debut of actor Jang Dong-Gun.
• Despite its western setting, the film features a lot of Eastern Martial Arts fighting styles.

Quotes

• Yang: "One cannot accomplish a great task with strength alone."
• Ron: "I don't know much about swords, but I do know a little something about people."
• Lynne: "Every once in a while, the devil allows someone to punch the hell out of him."

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's score was composed by Javier Navarrete, notable for his work in 'Pan's Labyrinth'. His compositions provide an ethereal backdrop to the blend of east and west visuals.
• The Warrior's Way soundtrack features an eclectic blend of symphonic, electronic and traditional Asian music elements.