Empire of Lust

Empire of Lust

A bloody history behind the throne.

Directed by Ahn Sang-hoon

Produced by Fineworks, CJ Entertainment

2015113 min6.8 / 10

A dark historical romance set amid dynastic power struggles, where erotic entanglement and political ambition collide with tragic consequences.

In the turbulent Joseon dynasty, army commander Min-jae watches ambitious Prince Yi Bang-won while becoming entwined with Ga-hee, a vengeful gisaeng. Fate collides as power shifts.

Questions people ask

  • Is Empire of Lust scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is Empire of Lust sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Empire of Lust violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Does Empire of Lust end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is Empire of Lust easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

58/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity57

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise58

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Empire of Lust

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Empire of Lust

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Empire of Lust, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Empire of Lust, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Empire of Lust, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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