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The Throne
“The ways of a royal household.”
7.1 / 10• 2015• 2h 6m•NR• Korean
DramaHistory
Storyline
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 & Crew
Yoo Ah-in
Crown Prince Sado
Lead
Song Kang-ho
King Yeongjo
Lee Hyo-je
Young Jeongjo
So Ji-sub
Adult King Jeongjo
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Lee Joon-ik's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Throne is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
