The King's Warden

Directed by
Jang Hang-jun
Starring
Yoo Hai-jin, Park Ji-hoon, Yoo Ji-tae, Jeon Mi-do, Kim Min
Duration
116 min.
Year
2026
Language
Korean
Age rating
Från 15 år
Tip from Cineville: Asiatiska Filmfestivalen

15th century, Joseon Dinasty. Eom Heung-do, the chief of a remote village, hears that the neighboring village prospered after sheltering an exiled aristocrat. Hoping to bring the same fortune to his own impoverished community, he eagerly petitions to host one, unaware that his guest is none other than the deposed boy-king Danjong. As an unlikely bond develops between the fallen monarch and Heung-do, the quiet village is drawn into the dangerous currents of court intrigue, where loyalty and survival collide.

Rooted in the tragic fate of King Danjong, a story that moved generations of Korean, The King’s Warden draws on a powerful historical memory that underpins its unexpected success, ultimately becoming the second most-watched Korean film of all time in South Korea. This is balanced by Heung-do’s joyful humour, and a human-centred drama that reflects on the warmth of human connection and the quiet courage of ordinary people.

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