The Throne (2015)

"The ways of a royal household."

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.

Lee Joon-ik 126 min South Korea

DirectorLee Joon-ik

CastJeon Hye-jin, Lee Hyo-je, Moon Geun-young, So Ji-sub, Song Kang-ho, Yoo Ah-in

CountrySouth Korea

Duration126 min