"The Old Woman with the Knife" tells you from the opening title its not going to stand on ceremony, stripping away all pretence, about ageing and death. The theme of this film, is as much about how older people are "devalued" by society, as it is an action thriller, about an assassin in her twilight years.A skilled woman facing replacement, by more youthful, ruthless, competitors. A reality she rails against.…
Now I see who you are.
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.
Top Cast
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
Reviews
FAQ about The Old Woman with the Knife
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…
When was The Old Woman with the Knife released?
The Old Woman with the Knife was released in 2025.
What genres does The Old Woman with the Knife belong to?
The Old Woman with the Knife is categorised as Action, Mystery, Drama.
Who stars in The Old Woman with the Knife?
The cast of The Old Woman with the Knife includes Lee Hye-young, Kim Sung-cheol, Yeon Woo-jin, Ok Ja-yeon, Kim Moo-yul.