The Three-Day Reign
The Three-Day Reign (삼일천하 - Samil cheonha) also known as Three Days of Their Reign is a 1973 South Korean film directed by Shin Sang-ok. It was awarded Best Film at the Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony. Actor Shin Young-kyun was also named Best Actor for his performance in the film.
Plot
During the last days of the Yi dynasty, conflict arises between the China-leaning conservatives, and the Western-learning and Japan-leaning reformers over how to rule Korea in the future. The reformer Kim Okgyun helps persuade the king to announce Korea's independence, breaking with China. When a conservative agent informs China, Chinese troops enter Korea and end the reign of independence after three days.
Cast
More details
author | Gwak Il-ro |
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contentLocation | Joseon |
director | Shin Sang-ok |
editor | Kim Hyeon |
genre | drama historical |
keywords | break house of yi how to kim okgyun last day the king west yi dynasty |
musicBy | Hwang Mun-pyeong |
producer | Shin Sang-ok |
publisher | An Yang Films Co., Ltd. |
theme | south korean |