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The Throne

사도2015

The ways of a royal household.

Overview

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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
September 16, 2015
Original language
Korean
Spoken languages
Korean
Countries
South Korea
Production
Tiger Pictures
Director
Lee Joon-ik
Cinematography
Kim Tae-kyeong
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
$42,165,755
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