At first glance, it seems like an ordinary sports movie based on Kendo. Jaewoo, who joins the national team selection process, is treated as a soon-to-be eliminated player from the first day. However, IRON MASK does not simply follow the typical sports movie formula. It sets the tension high early on, by showcasing an intense confrontation between Jaewoo and the unbeatable top-ranked player, Taesu. From there, it gradually reveals why Jaewoo is there, peeling away the layers of his story like an onion. Thus, the film expands beyond being just a sports movie and veers into sharp psychological drama. The sharpness of Jaewoo’s emotions is vividly reflected in his Kendo, while also representing the challenges he must unravel in his life. The ending is quite thought-provoking. The captivating cinematography exudes the excitement of Kendo matches in an electrifying way, making IRON MASK worthy of note. (Rhana JANG)
面貌清秀的宋志元（姜东元 饰）是来自朝鲜的谍报人员，在代号441的老间谍影子的带领下，他们闯入首尔一幢公寓，刺杀了本国叛逃人员及其一家。期间，他们遭遇韩国安全部门的追捕，一番激烈枪战过后宋志元等侥幸逃脱，但他被上级认为有叛变之心而从此弃用。另一方面，行动的失败导致韩国一方的行动队长李仁奎（宋康昊 饰）遭到革职处分，他只得开设侦探所，靠收钱追踪逃跑的越南新娘养家糊口。 不久，金正日和金大中实现历史性的会见，朝韩双方局势缓和。六年后，李仁奎在某个越南人工厂偶遇宋志元，他希望抓住志元及神秘的影子赚大钱，而志元也想利用仁奎洗脱自己叛变的罪名。两人别有用心住在了同一屋檐下，随着了解的加深，他们的想法渐渐发生改变……
