The King's Warden

The King's Warden

1457 Joseon, a story untold by history.

Directed by Chang Hang-jun

Produced by BA Entertainment, Onda Works

2026117 min7.1 / 10

A historical drama centered on an unlikely bond between a humble village headman and an exiled boy-king, exploring themes of duty, loss, and the weight of hidden identity in a dangerous political landscape.

In a remote mountain village of 15th-century Joseon, humble headman Heung-do hears a rumor that any village hosting an exiled nobleman will be blessed with abundance and fortune. Hoping to bring prosperity to his impoverished community, he eagerly submits a petition to host one—unaware that his guest is none other than the fallen monarch, deposed boy-king Danjong.

Questions people ask

  • Is The King's Warden sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is The King's Warden scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is The King's Warden easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does The King's Warden end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The King's Warden violent? 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.

46/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity38

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise31

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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