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.

The Throne (2015)

The ways of a royal household.

★ 7.1/10 September 16, 2015 126 min

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Director: Lee Joon-ik  ·  Writers: Cho Chul-hyun, Oh Seung-hyeon, Lee Song-won

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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Director

Lee Joon-ik

Cast

Yoo Ah-in Crown Prince Sado Song Kang-ho King Yeongjo Moon Geun-young Lady Hye Gyeong-gung Jeon Hye-jin Royal Consort Yeong-bin Kim Hae-sook Queen In-won Park Won-sang Hong Bong-han Lee Hyo-je Young Jeongjo Lee Dae-yeon Kim Sang-ro Kang Sung-hae Kim Han-goo Choi Deok-moon Hong In-han Jeong Seok-yong Eunuch Hong Choi Min-chul Chae Je-gong