The Concubine
"The one the king couldn't have."
Originally released in 2012. The Concubine is a drama film. directed by Kim Dae-seung. With a runtime of 2h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Cho Yeo-jeong, Kim Dong-wook, and Kim Min-jun
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 6, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
2h 2m
122 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (105 votes)
Box Office
$16.5M
Worldwide gross
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Cho Yeo-jeong
as Hwa-yeon
Kim Dong-wook
as Grand Prince Seong-Won
Kim Min-jun
as Kwon-yoo / Choong-young
Park Ji-young
as King's Mother
Cho Eun-ji
as Geum-ok
Lee Kyung-young
as Chief Eunuch
Ahn Suk-hwan
as Hwa-yeon's Father
Park Cheol-min
as Medicinal Eunuch
Oh Ji-hye
as Lady Park
Hong Kyeong-yeon
as Court Lady Kim
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
- Revenue
- $16,465,764
Production Companies
- Lotte Entertainment
- HwangKiSung Films
- My Way Film Company
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 t...
Who directed The Concubine?
The Concubine was directed by Kim Dae-seung.
How long is The Concubine?
The Concubine has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
When was The Concubine released?
The Concubine was released on June 6, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Concubine?
The main cast of The Concubine includes Cho Yeo-jeong, Kim Dong-wook, Kim Min-jun, Park Ji-young, Cho Eun-ji.
Is The Concubine worth watching?
The Concubine has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 105 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.