The Last Princess

The Last Princess

2016 · 126 min · KO · 6.6 (72 votes)
Dir. Hur Jin-ho · Starring Son Ye-jin, Park Hae-il, Yoon Je-moon, Ra Mi-ran, Jung Sang-hoon, Park Joo-mi

“Based on the true story of the last princess of the last empire.”

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Under the oppressive Japanese colonial rule, Deok-hye, the last Princess of the declining Joseon Dynasty, is forced to move to Japan. She spends her days missing home, while struggling to maintain dignity as a princess. After a series of failed tries, Deok-hye makes her final attempt to return home with help of her childhood sweetheart, Jang-han.

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A sweeping, poignant historical drama that captures the quiet dignity and deep sorrow of a princess torn from her homeland. It's a story of resilience against overwhelming odds, filled with longing and the echoes of a lost era.

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