
The Face Reader(2013)
An exceptionally talented face reader becomes entangled in a bloody power struggle between a child king and his uncle who plans to usurp the throne.


“A tyrant king, a treacherous subject, and a woman seeking revenge.”
The story of Joseon's tyrant king Yeonsan who exploits the populace for his own carnal pleasures, his seemingly loyal retainer who controls him and all court dealings, and a woman who seeks vengeance.

Ju Ji-hoon
Im Sung-jae

Kim Kang-woo
Prince Yeonsan

Lim Ji-yeon
Dan-hee

Lee You-young
Seol Jung-mae

Cheon Ho-jin
Sa-hong

Cha Ji-yeon
Jang Nok-su

Go Kyung-pyo
Grand Prince Jin-seong

Seo Young-joo
Young Im Sung-jae

Song Young-chang
Yu Ja-gwang

Cho Han-cheul
Park Won-jong
The Treacherous is a drama, history, crime film released in 2015 exploring themes of king, 15th century, joseon dynasty (1392–1910). Directed by Min Kyu-dong, it stars Ju Ji-hoon, Kim Kang-woo, Lim Ji-yeon. The story of Joseon's tyrant king Yeonsan who exploits the populace for his own carnal pleasures, his seemingly loyal retainer who controls him and all court dealings, and a woman who seeks vengeance.
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