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SOUTH KOREA · 2015

The Throne

Lee Joon-ik
royal succession familial conflict abuse of power political intrigue historical tragedy
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Ancient Korea, July 4, 1762. The Crown Prince Hyojang, posthumously named Sado, son of King Yeongjo of Joseon, is accused of treason. Thus, the king asks him to commit suicide, but his closest vassals prevent it, so the king orders the prince to get inside a wooden rice chest, where he suffers deprivation of food and water.

Year2015
CountrySouth Korea
DirectorLee Joon-ik
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