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Empire of Lust

Empire of Lust

Romance · Drama · History · 2015

In the turbulent Joseon dynasty, army commander Min-jae watches ambitious Prince Yi Bang-won while becoming entwined with Ga-hee, a vengeful gisaeng. Fate collides as power shifts.

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Empire of Lust

“A bloody history behind the throne.”

2015 Romance · Drama · History 1h 53m

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6.8 / 10

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In the turbulent Joseon dynasty, army commander Min-jae watches ambitious Prince Yi Bang-won while becoming entwined with Ga-hee, a vengeful gisaeng. Fate collides as power shifts.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Ahn Sang-hoon

Written by

Kim Se-hee

Jang Hyuk

Jang Hyuk

Prince Yi Bang-won

Kang Han-na

Kang Han-na

Ga-hee

Shin Ha-kyun

Shin Ha-kyun

Kim Min-jae

Kang Ha-neul

Kang Ha-neul

Jin

Son Byung-ho

Son Byung-ho

King Taejo

Lee Jae-yong

Lee Jae-yong

Jung Do-jeon

Choi Mu-sung

Choi Mu-sung

Jo Yeong-gyoo

Court is in session

Put Empire of Lust on trial.

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

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“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.