Ancient Korea, July 4, 1762. The Crown Prince Hyojang, posthumously named Sado, son of King Yeongjo of Joseon, is accused of treason. Thus, the king asks him to commit suicide, but his closest vassals prevent it, so the king orders the prince to get inside a wooden rice chest, where he suffers deprivation of food and water.
as Crown Prince Sado
as King Yeongjo
as Young Jeongjo
as Adult King Jeongjo
as Lady Hye Gyeong-gung
as Royal Consort Yeong-bin
as Queen In-won
as Hong Bong-han
as Princess Hwa-wan
as Queen Jung-soon
as Lady Moon
as Min Baek-sang
as Young Sado
as Young Hye Gyeong-gung
as Kim Gwi-joo (uncredited)
as Blind Shaman
as Hong Nak-in