Jun Ji Hyun, Koo Kyo Hwan, Ji Chang Wook's 'Colony' surpasses 1 million moviegoers Fate entwines a fallen king with the man who becomes his last keeper. In a remote mountain village of 15th-century Joseon, a 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, the deposed boy, King Danjong. While an unlikely bond begins to form between the dethroned ruler and the man assigned to watch over him, the quiet village finds itself drawn into the perilous undercurrents of royal intrigue—where loyalty and survival collide. (Source: Showbox) Edit Translation
- English
- Українська
- Русский
- Français
- Native Title: 왕과 사는 남자
- Also Known As: The Man Living with the King , The Man Who Lives with the King , Wanggwa Saneun Namja
- Screenwriter & Director: Jang Hang Joon
- Screenwriter: Hwang Sung Goo
- Genres: Historical, Drama, Melodrama, Political
Cast & Credits
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![Yoo Hai Jin in The King’s Warden Korean Movie]( "Yoo Hai Jin in The King’s Warden Korean Movie")
Yoo Hai JinUm Heung DoMain Role -
![Park Ji Hoon in The King’s Warden Korean Movie]( "Park Ji Hoon in The King’s Warden Korean Movie")
Park Ji HoonKing Dan Jong / Lee Hong UiMain Role -
![Yoo Ji Tae in The King’s Warden Korean Movie]( "Yoo Ji Tae in The King’s Warden Korean Movie")
Yoo Ji TaeHan Myeong HoeMain Role -
![Jeon Mi Do in The King’s Warden Korean Movie]( "Jeon Mi Do in The King’s Warden Korean Movie")
Jeon Mi DoMae HwaMain Role -
![Kim Min in The King’s Warden Korean Movie]( "Kim Min in The King’s Warden Korean Movie")
Kim MinUm Tae SanMain Role -
![Lee Jun Hyuk in The King’s Warden Korean Movie]( "Lee Jun Hyuk in The King’s Warden Korean Movie")
Lee Jun HyukPrince Geum SeongMain Role
Reviews
Honestly, this movie is such a sucker punch because it spends the first half making you laugh just so it can hurt you more later. There’s something so deeply human about watching a guy who’s just trying to survive, a total opportunist, suddenly find himself caring about a kid he was supposed to just "watch." It’s that shift from seeing the young King as a burden to seeing him as a son that really gets you. When things start going south, you aren't just watching a historical event; you’re watching a father figure realize he’s powerless against a world that doesn't care about love or loyalty. It’s that feeling of being completely helpless to save someone you’ve grown to care about that leaves you such a mess by the end. It’s raw, it’s unfair, and it’s exactly why we’re all sitting there in the dark crying our eyes out.
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The Deposed King
It was a very good film. It was emotional and also entertaining. I enjoyed watching it.It tells the story of a king's fall, exile, the events that befell him, and ultimately his unsuccessful attempt to return and his death. They made it a bit humorous, but also quite dramatic. I both laughed and cried while watching it.
Yu Hae Jin was especially successful. I can say he carried the film almost single-handedly. I also liked Park Ji Hoon. Yoo Ji Tae played the villain well.
I recommend everyone to watch it.
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