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.

"The ways of a royal household."

Credits

Lee Joon-ikDirector

Yoo Ah-inCrown Prince Sado

Song Kang-hoKing Yeongjo

Lee Hyo-jeYoung Jeongjo

So Ji-subAdult King Jeongjo