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Release Year1972
Runtime1h 49m
LanguageKorean
CertificationNR
GenresHistory, Drama
Votes3
DirectorShin Sang-ok
WritersIl-ro Gwak
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsLady of the Court
About Lady of the Court
When King Myeong-jong dies, his son takes the throne and the old king's concubines are expelled. One of the concubines becomes pregnant. Believing that only she knows the true father, she claims the unborn child is the former kings and has a claim to the throne. The enemies of the new king, ignoring facts, decide to support her claim and threaten to start a civil war.
Directed by Shin Sang-ok, Lady of the Court leans on a strong ensemble — Yoon Jeong-hee, Shin Young-kyun, Jeon Yang-ja — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 1972.
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