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The Throne

Original title: Sado

“The ways of a royal household.”

2015 · 2 h 6 min
Directed by Lee Joon-ik · South Korea · Contemporary Asian Cinema
DramaHistory

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Cast

Song Kang-ho Yoo Ah-in Moon Geun-young Kim Hae-sook Park Won-sang Lee Dae-yeon

Credits

Written by: Cheol-Hyeon Jo

Plot

Ancient Korea, July 4, 1762. The Crown Prince Hyojang, posthumously named Sado, son of King Yeongjo of Joseon, is accused of treason.

Sinekatalog’s take

A Korean king and his crown prince are locked in a fatal conflict at court in the eighteenth century. The film is a heavy, beautifully staged tragedy about fathers, sons and political pressure. Gripping and emotional, it's a standout for fans of historical drama.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Awards

Ratings

IMDb: 7.1 / 10 (3,581 votes)
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