
Ancient Korea, July 4, 1762. The Crown Prince Hyojang, posthumously named Sado, son of King Yeongjo of Joseon, is accused of treason. Thus, the king asks him to commit suicide, but his closest vassals prevent it, so the king orders the prince to get inside a wooden rice chest, where he suffers deprivation of food and water.

as Crown Prince Sado

as King Yeongjo

as Young Jeongjo

as Adult King Jeongjo

as Lady Hye Gyeong-gung

as Royal Consort Yeong-bin

as Queen In-won

as Hong Bong-han

as Princess Hwa-wan

as Queen Jung-soon

as Lady Moon

as Min Baek-sang

as Young Sado

as Young Hye Gyeong-gung

as Kim Gwi-joo (uncredited)

as Blind Shaman

as Hong Nak-in