The film based on the novel of the same name by Gu Byeong-mo, follows Hornclaw, a legendary assassin in her 60s, specialises in eliminating the scum of the earth.

[2] Hornclaw, a seasoned assassin in her sixties, faces upheaval when Bullfight, a skilled young hitman, seeks to partner with her.

As tensions rise, their relationship spirals into a deadly confrontation fueled by vengeance and survival.

[4] In June 2024, Lee Hye-young was cast as the main character in the film.

[5] The Old Woman with the Knife had its world premiere in the Berlinale Special section of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on 20 February 2025.