The Concubine(2012)
후궁: 제왕의 첩
The one the king couldn't have.
The Concubine Synopsis
Living a torturous life of poverty and barely able to survive, Hwa-yeon decides to offer herself as one of the king’s concubines. Once inside the royal palace, two men are immediately seized by the woman - the Grand Prince Seong-won, a megalomaniacal ruler drunk with power and lust, and Kwon-yoo, who has everything to lose if his desire for Hwa-yeon is exposed.
The Concubine (2012) is a drama film directed by Kim Dae-seung, released on June 6, 2012 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Cho Yeo-jeong, Kim Dong-wook, Kim Min-jun and Park Ji-young. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 115 ratings.
- Director:
- Kim Dae-seung
- Writers:
- Kim Dae-seung, Kim Mee-jeung, Kim Soo-mi
- Producers:
- Park Seong-il
- Cinematographer:
- Hwang Ki-suk
- Composer:
- Jo Yeong-wook
- Production:
- Lotte Entertainment, HwangKiSung Films, My Way Film Company
- Revenue:
- $16,465,764
- Status:
- Released
The Concubine (2012) Trailer
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The Concubine Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cho Yeo-jeong
as Hwa-yeon
Kim Dong-wook
as Grand Prince Seong-Won
Kim Min-jun
as Kwon-yoo / Choong-young
Park Ji-young
as King's Mother
Cho Eun-ji
as Geum-ok
Lee Kyung-young
as Chief Eunuch
Ahn Suk-hwan
as Hwa-yeon's Father
Park Cheol-min
as Medicinal Eunuch
Oh Ji-hye
as Lady Park
- Hong Kyeong-yeon
Hong Kyeong-yeon
as Court Lady Kim
- Hong Yeo-jin
Hong Yeo-jin
as Court Lady in Suragan
Oh Hyeon-kyeong
as Yoon Gi-hoon
Key crew
Directed by Kim Dae-seung, written by Kim Dae-seung, Kim Mee-jeung and Kim Soo-mi, produced by Park Seong-il.
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The Concubine Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 115 ratings.
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The Concubine – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Concubine online?
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The Concubine (2012) is available to stream on AsianCrush and Midnight Pulp, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Concubine?
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The main cast of The Concubine (2012) includes Cho Yeo-jeong, Kim Dong-wook, Kim Min-jun, Park Ji-young and Cho Eun-ji. The film was directed by Kim Dae-seung. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Concubine released?
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The Concubine was released on June 6, 2012 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is The Concubine worth watching?
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The Concubine (2012) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 115 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Concubine?
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