The Treacherous

Synopsis: The story of Joseon's tyrant king Yeonsan who exploits the populace for his own carnal pleasures, his seemingly loyal retainer who controls him and all court dealings, and a woman who seeks vengeance.
Genre: Crime, Drama, History
Director(s): Kyu-dong Min
  2 wins & 6 nominations.
 
IMDB:
6.1
Year:
2015
133 min
362 Views


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Based on the true events

in the recorded history of Korea

PRESENTED BY LOTTE ENTERTAINMEN A SOOFILM PRODUCTION

A MIN KYU-DONG FILM

1505 A.D. King Yeonsan-gun ordered

'Beauty Recruit Officers'

to bring him over 10,000 women

for his carnal desires,

which led to widespread anger

among the populace.

-ANNALS OF THE JOSEON DYNASTY-

To understand how a king ruined his nation,

hear my tale.

It is the 10th year of his rule.

On the night of Blood Moon,

two men met the mother

of deposed Queen Yoon.

Through them the king obtained

a blood stained woman's clothing.

Is this really what my mother was wearing

when she was killed?

Your Highness!

The late king wanted to keep this a secret,

so I desired to take this to my grave...

So why bring it now?

An unknown party hired

an assassin to steal it!

By whom?

Half of the court tried to

dethrone the late Queen,

so we do not know who's behind the plot.

But we could not ignore

where this may lead to.

Who'd have thought,

a piece of clothing would

result in a blood bath.

Where did the enraged king first visit?

He killed his father's

2 resentful concubines

with his bare hands,

and iron mace.

Their bodies were torn up

and scattered in the mountain.

He also killed his grandmother

for slandering his mother,

and those who spread defaming rumors,

supporters of dethronement,

maids who transported the poison,

they were all mercilessly killed

by poison, decapitation,

and dismemberment into pieces.

Traitors' tombstones were destroyed,

their remains dug up

and smashed to smithereens,

eventually ending up as dust in the air.

Over 200 remains were fed to the pigs.

This killing spree became known as

the Second Literati Purge.

However, two men never stopped

laughing during the purge:

Minister IM Soong-jae,

and his father IM Sa-hong.

They were the most treacherous men alive.

What goes around comes around,

your bone dust may fly

in the wind one day...

THE TREACHEROUS:

Your Highness, we can't...

Don't move! I'm almost done.

This brush won't let go once in my hand.

Minister!

Yes, Highness.

I believe all vicious weeds

have been uprooted.

Your resolve to eliminate them

has reached the heavens.

It wasn't my resolve alone,

your efforts paid off.

All done.

Come in!

Please sit.

It is quite a sight.

I just love this silver knife.

With the will of the taker against

the defender of chastity,

two innate desires in one...

It is simply magnificent.

I am honored, Your Highness.

I must reward you two for

your continuous sacrifices.

Hope you like it.

Your grief over the recent affairs

is clearly expressed.

What say you?

Vivid sensuality is enough

to arouse one's lust,

but their false expression

prevent it from reaching grace.

Then I must throw this out.

There is a way to elevate it.

IM:

IM Soong-jae

By claiming it as my own,

it'll not taint your reputation,

and it is a masterpiece

considering my limited talent.

Bullshit!

You are something!

Did the king really bestow you this?

Don't you see my name on it?

Now, whoever mimics this pose the best,

will be awarded with this golden toad.

My Lord.

We only have one new addition today.

Is she not the one?

If you give me that drawing,

I'll show you something better.

What?

I heard you check all the new girls.

Who could you be looking for?

I'm not sure, but you are

definitely not the one.

I heard you're the king's

most trusted confidant.

However,

tonight, you are my king.

Then I shall show you how a king jests.

For every jar I empty, take off an article.

If I pass out before you're naked,

in addition to the drawing,

I'll bring you into the palace.

But if I win, you'll

walk the streets naked.

- Will you accept?

- Of course.

Hurry up.

Good.

That was the final drink.

- My Lord...

- Get on with it!

My Lord!

Please spare me!

Spare you? It was merely a jest!

I overstepped...

You sly devious whore!

- Strip all the way!

- What's going on?

Stop this at once!

The king's gift is an heirloom!

You must be joking.

That lewd drawing as an heirloom?

You ungrateful bastard!

How dare you!

Don't you know I got you reinstated?

Everyone out! At once!

After these two men

shook up the country,

streets were filled with criticisms.

The king left official duties behind

for carnal desires,

royal advices from

his ministers fell on deaf ears.

He turned a city

into a hunting ground...

The hunt for his populace

or animals has begun!

As his tyranny peaked,

this nation faced a crisis.

'We must call for an uprising,

that thrones a fair king

to replace the old!'

Today's hunt is starting off with a bang.

Let's go!

No need for tears.

Your life will change if he asks for you.

Giddyup!

It's been a while since

us brothers went on a hunt.

Indeed, Your Highness.

Have you walked the streets

under a disguise lately?

Well, yes.

If I am preoccupied with official duties,

it is your duty to keep an ear

on the populace on my behalf.

Yes.

Or are you holding something back?

What do you mean?

I am simply jesting!

You Highness, how about a friendly race?

Yes, that'd be fun!

Minister PARK!

Yes, Your Highness!

So...

What should we bet?

I have nothing worthy

to bet, Your Highness.

You have your life.

Highness, you jest.

Don't worry.

Many will offer their necks in your stead.

How about we test their loyalty to you?

Your Highness!

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