The King's Warden
Set in the Joseon Dynasty, and is said to tell the story of the 6th king of Joseon, Danjong, who was exiled to Yeongwol, Gangwon Province. (NR, 116 min.)
Showtimes
Friday, May 15, 2026
(TBD)
In a remote mountain village of 15th-century Joseon, humble headman Heung-do hears a rumor that any village hosting an exiled nobleman will be blessed with abundance and fortune. Hoping to bring prosperity to his impoverished community, he eagerly submits a petition to host one—unaware that his guest is none other than the fallen monarch, deposed boy-king Danjong.
The film, which reimagines the touching friendship between a village chief and the exiled King Danjong, has earned widespread acclaim for its emotional ensemble performances and its visually striking depiction of the Joseon Dynasty. [TMDB]
Starring: Yoo Hae-jin, Park Ji-hoon, Yoo Ji-tae, Jeon Mi-do, Kim Min [ko], Park Ji-hwan, Lee Joon-hyuk, Ahn Jae-hong
Director: Jang Hang-jun
Language: Korean
Genre: Drama, History
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