Shadows in the Palace
궁녀
“Silence or Death.”
Synopsis
Upon receiving the body of a maid in waiting who was said to have hung herself within the palace walls, dedicated doctor Chun-ryung begins to suspect foul play. Upon launching a personal investigation, however, Chun-ryung quickly discovers a labyrinthine maze of deception constructed by those with limitless power to conceal a valuable secret.
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SHADOWS IN THE PALACE Official Int'l Main TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-22
Top Cast
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Park Jin-hee
Chun-ryung
Yoon Se-a
Hee-bin
Seo Young-hee
Wol-ryung
Im Jung-eun
Ok-jin
Jeon Hye-jin
Jung-ryul
Kim Sung-ryung
Investigating Palace Matron
Kim Nam-jin
Lee Hyung-ik
Kim Mi-kyung
Palace Matron Shim
Nam Jung-hee
Palace Matron Noh
Kim Hak-sun
King
Go Seo-hee
Queen
Chu Gwi-jeong
Palace Matron Eom
Mun Ka-young
Il-won
Ye Su-jeong
Queen Mother
Son Young-soon
Chief Palace Matron
Lee Yong-yi
Palace Matron Cheon
Han Ye-rin
Sook-young
Jung Ye-ji
Concubine Jung
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 29, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Mee-jeung
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Mee-jeung, Choi Seok-hwan
- Original Score
- Hwang Sang-jun
- Original Title
- 궁녀
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Achim Pictures, Cinema Service
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Mee-jeung
Kim Mee-jeung, Choi Seok-hwan
Hwang Sang-jun
Lee Hyung-deok
Kim Jae-beom, Kim Sang-bum
Lee Joon-ik, Kang Woo-suk, Won Jeong-sim, Jeong Seung-hye
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Mee-jeung
Director
Kim Mee-jeung
Writer
Hwang Sang-jun
Original Music Composer
Won Jeong-sim
Producer
Jeong Seung-hye
Producer
Lee Hyung-deok
Director of Photography
Lee Ha-jun
Production Design
Kim Jae-beom
Editor
Kim Sang-bum
Editor
Shim Hyun-seob
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shadows in the Palace
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What is Shadows in the Palace about?
Upon receiving the body of a maid in waiting who was said to have hung herself within the palace walls, dedicated doctor Chun-ryung begins to suspect foul play. Upon launching a personal investigation, however, Chun-ryung quickly discovers a labyrinthine maze of deception constructed by those with limitless power to conceal a valuable secret.
Who directed Shadows in the Palace?
Shadows in the Palace was directed by Kim Mee-jeung.
Who stars in Shadows in the Palace?
The principal cast of Shadows in the Palace includes Park Jin-hee, Yoon Se-a, Seo Young-hee, Im Jung-eun, Jeon Hye-jin.
When was Shadows in the Palace released and how long is it?
Shadows in the Palace was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Shadows in the Palace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shadows in the Palace was composed by Hwang Sang-jun.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shadows in the Palace?
Shadows in the Palace holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).