Empire of Lust
Seen it?2015 | 113 min | Romance, Drama, Action
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and action fans. If you loved Little Children, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In the turbulent Joseon dynasty, army commander Min-jae watches ambitious Prince Yi Bang-won while becoming entwined with Ga-hee, a vengeful gisaeng. Fate collides as power shifts.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 38K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ahn Sang-hoon
- Jang HyukPrince Yi Bang-won
- Kang Han-naGa-hee
- Shin Ha-kyunKim Min-jae
- Kang Ha-neulJin
- Son Byung-hoKing Taejo
- Lee Jae-yongJung Do-jeon
- Choi Mu-sungJo Yeong-gyoo
- Kang Kyung-hunMr. Jeong's wife
- Kim Da-yePrincess Gyeongsun
- Kim Koo-taekHa Ryoon