The Throne

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.

Tagline

“The ways of a royal household.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, History

Director

Lee Joon-ik

Original Language

KO

What is The Throne about?

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.

Who directed The Throne?

The Throne was directed by Lee Joon-ik.

When was The Throne released?

The Throne was released on September 16, 2015.

How long is The Throne?

The Throne has a runtime of 2h 6m.

Where can I track The Throne?

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