The Treacherous

The Treacherous

2015 · 133 min · KO · 6.1 (91 votes)
Dir. Min Kyu-dong · Starring Ju Ji-hoon, Kim Kang-woo, Lim Ji-yeon, Lee You-young, Cheon Ho-jin, Cha Ji-yeon · Music Kim Jun-seong

A tyrant king, a treacherous subject, and a woman seeking revenge.

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The story of Joseon's tyrant king Yeonsan who exploits the populace for his own carnal pleasures, his seemingly loyal retainer who controls him and all court dealings, and a woman who seeks vengeance.

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A dark and unforgiving descent into the corrupt heart of a dynasty. Expect brutal power struggles, visceral betrayals, and a simmering rage that fuels a desperate quest for vengeance. This is not for the faint of heart.

grittytensebrutalsombersteadyhistorical dramaperiod piececourt intriguepowercorruptionrevengetyranny
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king15th centuryjoseon dynasty (1392–1910)
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