During the reign of King Yeongjo in the Joseon Dynasty (1302-1910), the villainous retainer party led by Jang Ji-hang gains power after cutting the head off a royalist Hong seong-won. His son Hong Guk-yeong passes a state exam and tries to assist the king in ruling well, but he is also put to death by Jang's false incrimination. But he is called a faithful politician in history.
Im Kwon-taek | Director |
Jang Seok-jun | Director of Photography |
No In-taek | Production Design |
Kim Yong-hwan | Music |
Lee Tai-woo | Props |
Won-Il Ma | Executive Producer |
Park Jin-soo | Lighting Director |
Choe Yeong-gil | Props |
Hong Dong-eun | Makeup Artist |
Kim Hui-su | Editor |