The Secret Court
1970 · 101 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama
With the king's death, Queen Heon-ae becomes the queen mother. Young Heon-ae misses Wang-uk whom she loved before rising to the throne. Wang-uk, however, is indifferent towards her.
Directed by Lee Hyeong-pyo · Written by Lee Sang-hyon
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Kim Ji-mi Queen Heonae -
Moon Hee Queen Heonjeong -
Namkoong Won Wang-suk -
Heo Chang-kang Kim Ch'i-yang -
Yun Yeon-gyeong - L Lee Choong-beom
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Lee Seong-ju - L Lee Dong-min
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Jong-seok Gu - P Park Dal
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Im Dong-hun - C Choi Sung-kyu
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