👉 Broadswords is a 2019 American independent film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, starring Tom Hanks and Elizabeth Olsen. The film tells the story of two strangers who meet in New York City as they begin their new lives together and how their paths eventually intersect. The term "broadswords" refers to a type of sword used in Old English war games or archery competitions. These swords are typically made from bone, and have been used for centuries as a symbol of strength