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Film 2015 113 min

Empire of Lust

“A bloody history behind the throne.”

TMDB Rating ★ 6.9
Votes 54
Director Ahn Sang-hoon
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The Story

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.

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Cast & Characters

Jang Hyuk

Jang Hyuk

Prince Yi Bang-won
Kang Hanna

Kang Hanna

Ga-hee
Shin Ha-kyun

Shin Ha-kyun

Kim Min-jae
Kang Ha-neul

Kang Ha-neul

Jin
Son Byung-ho

Son Byung-ho

King Taejo
Lee Jae-yong

Lee Jae-yong

Jung Do-jeon
Choi Moo-seong

Choi Moo-seong

Jo Yeong-gyoo
Kang Kyung-hun

Kang Kyung-hun

Mr. Jeong's wife
Kim Da-ye

Kim Da-ye

Princess Gyeongsun
Kim Koo-taek

Kim Koo-taek

Ha Ryoon
Ki Joo-bong

Ki Joo-bong

Jo Jun (uncredited)
Ji Sung-won

Ji Sung-won

Mae-hyang
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