The Three-Day Reign (Korean: 삼일천하) also known as Three Days of Their Reign is a 1973 South Korean film directed by Shin Sang-ok. It was awarded Best Film at the Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony. Actor Shin Young-kyun was also named Best Actor for his performance in the film.
Plot
During the last days of the Yi dynasty, conflict arises between the China-leaning conservatives, and the Western-learning and Japan-leaning reformers over how to rule Korea in the future. The reformer Kim Okgyun helps persuade the king to announce Korea's independence, breaking with China. When a conservative agent informs China, Chinese troops enter Korea and end the reign of independence after three days.
Cast
- Shin Young-kyun
- Shin Seong-il
- Yoon Jeong-hee
- Park Nou-sik
- Namkoong Won
- Han Mun-jeong
- Sin Il-ryong
- Do Kum-bong
- Hwang Hae
- O Cheon-pyeong
Bibliography
- 삼일천하. Cine21 (in Korean).
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