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Heavenly Sword

Heavenly Sword

20146.31h 25m

Overview

The film's plot follows that of the game closely. Nariko, a member of an ancient tribe who have guarded an ancient magical sword for thousands of years, is charged with bringing the sword to its destined wielder, a deity reincarnated who will bring peace to the land. But on her quest, Nariko must wield the sword herself against the forces of King Bohan, who wishes to possess the weapon himself.

Directed by Jang Gun-ho
Written by Todd Farmer
Produced by Brad Foxhoven, David Wohl, David Charles Sheldon
Box OfficeBudget: $6.0M0

Top Cast

Anna Torv

Anna Torv

Nariko (voice)

Alfred Molina

Alfred Molina

King Bohan (voice)

Thomas Jane

Thomas Jane

Loki (voice)

Ashleigh Ball

Ashleigh Ball

Kai (voice)

Barry Dennen

Barry Dennen

Flying Fox / Prophet Takashi (voice)

R

Renae Geerlings

Whiptail, Old Woman (voice)

Nolan North

Nolan North

Roach / Kyo / Master Shen (voice)

Themes & Keywords

swordplayadult animation

About Heavenly Sword

Heavenly Sword is a adventure, action, animation, fantasy film released in 2014 exploring themes of swordplay, adult animation. Directed by Jang Gun-ho, it stars Anna Torv, Alfred Molina, Thomas Jane. The film's plot follows that of the game closely. Nariko, a member of an ancient tribe who have guarded an ancient magical sword for thousands of years, is charged with bringing the sword to its destined wielder, a deity reincarnated who will bring peace to the land. But on her quest, Nariko must wield the sword herself against the forces of King Bohan, who wishes to possess the weapon himself.

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