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The King's Warden

2026 Film Synopsis & Plot Summary

7.5/10

Rating

117 min

Runtime

2026

Release Year

Chang Hang-jun

Director

Cast

Yoo Hai-jin, Park Ji-hoon, Yoo Ji-tae, Jeon Mi-do, Kim Min

Quick Synopsis

In a remote mountain village of 15th-century Joseon, 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, deposed boy-king Danjong.

Full Plot Summary of The King's Warden

In a remote mountain village of 15th-century Joseon, 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, deposed boy-king Danjong.

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