Late 18th-century Joseon dynasty. The King is beleaguered and surrounded by traitors of the ruling elite. They plan to assassinate and replace him with a puppet. But the King has some aces up his sleeve that may help him defeat them all.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The film knows its strengths and plays to them honestly. Visual style and pacing are in sync; you never feel you're watching different films stitched together.
Worth watching for the solidly executed sequences and overall energy. The plot doesn't reach for revelation — but it doesn't get in the way.
For those who want to switch off and get an adrenaline dose without complications.
Director: JQ Lee
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Viewing atmosphere: With food and a good mood. Perfect for a Friday or weekend evening with company.
Hyun Bin
King Jeong-jo
Jung Jae-young
Gap-su
Cho Jung-seok
Eul-su
Cho Jae-hyun
Gwang Baek
Han Ji-min
Queen Jeongsun
Kim Sung-ryung
Lady Hyegyeong
Park Sung-woong
Hong Guk-yeong
Jung Eun-chae
Kang Wol-hye
Song Young-chang
Gu Seon-bok
Lee Do-gyeong
Ahn Guk-rae
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