The Concubine (2012)

The one the king couldn't have.

The Concubine (2012) poster

Living a torturous life of poverty and barely able to survive, Hwa-yeon decides to offer herself as one of the king’s concubines. Once inside the royal palace, two men are immediately seized by the woman - the Grand Prince Seong-won, a megalomaniacal ruler drunk with power and lust, and Kwon-yoo, who has everything to lose if his desire for Hwa-yeon is exposed.

Director: Kim Dae-seung
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 122 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Cho Young-wuk
Cinematography: Hwang Ki-suk
Production: Lotte Entertainment, HwangKiSung Films, My Way Film Company
Country: South Korea, Hong Kong
Language: 한국어/조선말
Box Office: $16M
Original Language: ko

Keywords

palace, eunuch, concubine, period drama, political intrigue , 15th century, joseon dynasty (1392–1910)

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Concubine about?
Living a torturous life of poverty and barely able to survive, Hwa-yeon decides to offer herself as one of the king’s concubines. Once inside the royal palace, two men are immediately seized by the woman - the Grand Prince Seong-won, a megalomaniacal ruler drunk with power and lust, and Kwon-yoo, who has everything to lose if his desire for Hwa-yeon is exposed.
Who directed The Concubine?
The Concubine was directed by Kim Dae-seung.
Who stars in The Concubine?
The Concubine stars Cho Yeo-jeong, Kim Dong-wook, Kim Min-jun, Park Ji-young, Cho Eun-ji, Lee Kyung-young.
How long is The Concubine?
The Concubine has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
What genre is The Concubine?
The Concubine is a Drama film.
How much did The Concubine gross?
The Concubine grossed $16M worldwide.
Where was The Concubine produced?
The Concubine was produced in South Korea, Hong Kong.