The Treacherous

The Treacherous

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

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Release Date

5/21/2015

Runtime

133 mins

Overview

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.

Status

Released

Original Language

Korean

Budget

-

Revenue

$6,906,250

Homepage

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A brutal court drama where absolute power corrodes everyone it touches, set against the lavish but suffocating backdrop of a Joseon palace. The film traces how tyranny, manipulation, and the hunger for vengeance ensnare its characters in cycles of exploitation and violence.

Mood

Dread-soakedTenseAngryBleak

Themes

PowerCorruptionRevengeBetrayal

Tone

Bleak

Pacing

Steady

Look

PainterlyHigh-contrastFormalist

Structure

Linear

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Graphic violenceSexual contentSexual violence

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