The Throne

The Throne (2015) is a drama, history film directed by Lee Joon-ik rated 7.1/10.

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.

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