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The Throne

The Throne

Drama · History · 2015

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.

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The Throne

“The ways of a royal household.”

2015 Drama · History 2h 6m

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7.1 / 10

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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.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Lee Joon-ik

Written by

Cho Chul-hyun · Oh Seung-hyeon · Lee Song-won

Yoo Ah-in

Yoo Ah-in

Crown Prince Sado

Song Kang-ho

Song Kang-ho

King Yeongjo

Moon Geun-young

Moon Geun-young

Lady Hye Gyeong-gung

Jeon Hye-jin

Jeon Hye-jin

Royal Consort Yeong-bin

Kim Hae-sook

Kim Hae-sook

Queen In-won

Park Won-sang

Park Won-sang

Hong Bong-han

Lee Hyo-je

Lee Hyo-je

Young Jeongjo

Court is in session

Put The Throne on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.