Memories of the Sword (2015)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $111,071 | Details |
| International Box Office | $2,233,991 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $2,345,062 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $32,090 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $34,596 | |
| Total | $66,686 | |
| OpusData ID: 239260100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
As the greed and excess of a corrupt Monarchy threatens to destroy the once-glorious Goryeo Dynasty, three legendary warriors lead a revolt to overthrow the empire and save its people. But when deceit and betrayal costs the life of a master swordsman, a plot for justice and revenge is set into motion, raging for decades between the two survivors.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $50,240 (45.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.21 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 4.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 22 opening theaters/22 max. theaters, 1.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $157,585 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 28th, 2015 (Limited) by Well Go USA |
| International Releases: | August 13th, 2015 (Wide) (South Korea) |
| Video Release: | January 5th, 2016 by Well Go USA Video |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 121 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | Korea |
| Plot point: | Blindness, Political, Revenge |
| Time period setting: | Goryeo Dynasty |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | TPS Company |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2015 | 46 | $50,240 | 22 | $2,284 | $50,240 | 1 | |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 68 | $15,454 | -69% | 14 | $1,104 | $95,958 | 2 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2015 | 46 | $80,504 | 22 | $3,659 | $80,504 | 1 | |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 68 | $27,918 | -65% | 14 | $1,994 | $108,422 | 2 |
| Sep 11, 2015 | 98 | $2,649 | -91% | 4 | $662 | $111,071 | 3 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 8/13/2015 | $1,684,408 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $2,233,991 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| International Total | $2,233,991 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Byung-hun Lee | Yoo-baek |
Supporting
| Jeon Do-youn | Wol-so | |
| Kim Go-eun | Hong-i | |
| Junho | Yool | |
| Kyeong-Yeong Lee | Seu-seung | |
| Kim Tae-woo | Jon bok | |
| Kim Soo-an | Goo-seul | |
| Kim Yeong-min | Wang | |
| Seong Yoo-bin | Gam-cho |
Cameo
| Bae Soo-bin | Poong-cheon |
Production and Technical Credits
| Park Heung-sik | Director | |
| Park Heung-sik | Screenwriter | |
| Choi A-reum | Screenwriter | |
| Lee Dae-hee | Producer | |
| Cha Won-chun | Executive Producer | |
| Han Ah-rum | Production Designer | |
| Oh Myoung-jun | Editor | |
| Mowg | Composer | |
| Kim Byung-seo | Director of Photography |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
As the greed and excess of a corrupt Monarchy threatens to destroy the once-glorious Goryeo Dynasty, three legendary warriors lead a revolt to overthrow the empire and save its people. But when deceit and betrayal costs the life of a master swordsman, a plot for justice and revenge is set into motion, raging for decades between the two survivors.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $50,240 (45.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.21 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 4.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 22 opening theaters/22 max. theaters, 1.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $157,585 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 28th, 2015 (Limited) by Well Go USA |
| International Releases: | August 13th, 2015 (Wide) (South Korea) |
| Video Release: | January 5th, 2016 by Well Go USA Video |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 121 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | Korea |
| Plot point: | Blindness, Political, Revenge |
| Time period setting: | Goryeo Dynasty |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | TPS Company |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2015 | 46 | $50,240 | 22 | $2,284 | $50,240 | 1 | |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 68 | $15,454 | -69% | 14 | $1,104 | $95,958 | 2 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2015 | 46 | $80,504 | 22 | $3,659 | $80,504 | 1 | |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 68 | $27,918 | -65% | 14 | $1,994 | $108,422 | 2 |
| Sep 11, 2015 | 98 | $2,649 | -91% | 4 | $662 | $111,071 | 3 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 8/13/2015 | $1,684,408 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $2,233,991 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| International Total | $2,233,991 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Byung-hun Lee | Yoo-baek |
Supporting
| Jeon Do-youn | Wol-so | |
| Kim Go-eun | Hong-i | |
| Junho | Yool | |
| Kyeong-Yeong Lee | Seu-seung | |
| Kim Tae-woo | Jon bok | |
| Kim Soo-an | Goo-seul | |
| Kim Yeong-min | Wang | |
| Seong Yoo-bin | Gam-cho |
Cameo
| Bae Soo-bin | Poong-cheon |
Production and Technical Credits
| Park Heung-sik | Director | |
| Park Heung-sik | Screenwriter | |
| Choi A-reum | Screenwriter | |
| Lee Dae-hee | Producer | |
| Cha Won-chun | Executive Producer | |
| Han Ah-rum | Production Designer | |
| Oh Myoung-jun | Editor | |
| Mowg | Composer | |
| Kim Byung-seo | Director of Photography |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.