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Quick Info

Rating

7.1/10

Release2015

Runtime2h 6m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

Revenue$42,165,755

Production

Tiger Pictures

Movie

The Throne

2015

2h 6m

7.1

Drama

History

Synopsis

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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