Prince Daewon

Prince Daewon

1968 · 120 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama, History

When King Cheol-jang dies, the throne passes to his son King Ko-jang but, because he is considered to be too inexperienced, his ambitious uncle rules as regent. The rightful king's wife, the politically brilliant Queen Min, refuses to accept this situation and brings about the uncle's exile in order to secure the throne.

Directed by Shin Sang-ok · Written by Lee Sang-hyeon

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