The Treacherous
간신
“A tyrant king, a treacherous subject, and a woman seeking revenge.”
Synopsis
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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THE TREACHEROUS Main TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-04-29
Top Cast
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Ju Ji-hoon
Im Sung-jae
Kim Kang-woo
Prince Yeonsan
Im 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-chul
Park Won-jong
Jang Kwang
Prime Minister
Ki Joo-bong
Butcher Mr. Kim
Ryu Abel
Wife of the Head of Sung Kyun-kwan
Kim Ji-young
Mother of Deposed Queen Lady Yun
Moon Hee-kyung
Discipline sanggung
Kim Do-young
Barmaid
Amy
Cotton Flannel Painting Model Court Lady
Yoon Yeong-gyun
Head of Naegeumwi
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Min Kyu-dong
- Screenplay & Story
- Bae Young-ik, Min Kyu-dong, Lee Yoon-Seong, Byun Hye-joo
- Original Score
- Kim Jun-seong
- Original Title
- 간신
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.9M
- Production Studios
- Lotte Entertainment, Soo Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Min Kyu-dong
Bae Young-ik, Min Kyu-dong, Lee Yoon-Seong, Byun Hye-joo
Kim Jun-seong
Park Hong-yeol
Kim Sun-min
Park Ja-myung, Min Jin-soo
Department Leadership Roster
Park Ja-myung
Producer
Min Kyu-dong
Director
Min Kyu-dong
Writer
Kim Sun-min
Editor
Park Hong-yeol
Director of Photography
Lee Yoon-Seong
Writer
Kim Jun-seong
Original Music Composer
Lee Jin-hee
Costume Design
Lee Tae-hoon
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Treacherous
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What is The Treacherous about?
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.
Who directed The Treacherous?
The Treacherous was directed by Min Kyu-dong.
Who stars in The Treacherous?
The principal cast of The Treacherous includes Ju Ji-hoon, Kim Kang-woo, Im Ji-yeon, Lee You-young, Cheon Ho-jin.
When was The Treacherous released and how long is it?
The Treacherous was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
How much did The Treacherous make at the box office?
The Treacherous grossed $6.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Treacherous?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Treacherous was composed by Kim Jun-seong.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Treacherous?
The Treacherous holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).