“Older Sister” Korean Theatrical Poster
If recent films like The Villainess or Atomic Blonde didn’t satisfy your craving for a female-centric action flick, then say hello to Older Sister (aka No Mercy), a revenge thriller from first-time director Im Kyung-Taek.
Since her parents died, In-Ae (Lee Si-Young of The Divine Move) and her younger sister Eun-Hye (Park Se-Wan) have lived together by themselves. The two sisters rely on each other, but, one day, Eun-Hye disappears. Older sister In-Ae struggles to find Eun-Hye and seeks to take revenge on those responsible for her sisters disappearance (via AW).
Older Sister recently hit Korean theaters on January 1st, 2019, but with the current trend of females taking the lead in action films, we expect a U.S. release date soon. Until then, enjoy the film’s English-subtitled Trailer:
I like the look of the trailer. Lee Si-young’s use of wrist locks, joint manipulation and grappling are a nice addition. She may not look as athletic as her predecessors, but I’m sure she’ll be convincing.