Empire of Lust
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2015 · 1h 53m · Action, Drama, Romance · South Korea · Rated 19 (KR)
A bloody history behind the throne.
In the turbulent Joseon dynasty, army commander Min-jae watches ambitious Prince Yi Bang-won while becoming entwined with Ga-hee, a vengeful gisaeng. Fate collides as power shifts.
Directed by
Ahn Sang-hoonWritten by
Kim Se-hee6.3Smart score
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14th centuryconcubineeroticismjoseon dynasty (1392–1910)
Rating19 (KR)
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