The Throne

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.

Director

Lee Joon-ik

Writers

Cho Chul-hyun, Oh Seung-hyeon, Lee Song-won

Released

September 16, 2015

Language

Korean