Movie

Empire of Lust

2015 · 114 min

A brooding, sensual historical drama where political scheming and personal vengeance simmer beneath a surface of restrained tension.

Tagline: A bloody history behind the throne.
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Power, revenge, betrayal, ambition
Content: Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
revenge
betrayal
ambition
love
Places: big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex strong