The King's Warden
1457 Joseon, a story untold by history.
NR 2026 · 117 min · ★ 7.2 · History, Drama
In a remote mountain village of 15th-century Joseon, humble headman Heung-do hears a rumor that any village hosting an exiled nobleman will be blessed with abundance and fortune. Hoping to bring prosperity to his impoverished community, he eagerly submits a petition to host one—unaware that his guest is none other than the fallen monarch, deposed boy-king Danjong.
Directed by Chang Hang-jun · Written by Hwang Sung-goo
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Yoo Hai-jin Eom Heung-do -
Park Ji-hoon Yi Hong-wi / Nosan / King Danjong -
Yoo Ji-tae Han Myeong-hoe -
Jeon Mi-do Mae-hwa -
Kim Min Eom Tae-san -
Park Ji-hwan Eo Se-gyeom -
Lee Jun-hyuk Geumseong / Yi Yu -
Ahn Jae-hong Norugol village chief -
Lee Jun-hyeok Makdong's father -
Kim Soo-jin Makdong's mother -
Oh Dal-su Elder Yoon - P Park Soon-jung Mrs. Icheon
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