Released on May 21, 2015 The Treacherous (Korean title: ) is a South Korean historical drama directed by Min Kyoo-dong . It is based on the true historical events of the infamous King Yeonsan-gun
Miles doesn’t go to the police. He has no proof. Sasha won’t talk—she’s been offered a three-picture deal by A24, with Julian as her “mentor.” the treacherous 2015 imdb
Miles stares at the screen. He realizes that Julian didn’t just steal his movie. He stole his narrative . The treachery is complete. The world believes the lie. Released on May 21, 2015 The Treacherous (Korean
The recruited women are forced to undergo rigorous training and competition to gain the King's favor, a process that highlights the cruelty of the era. The treachery is complete
Data from IMDb typically shows a correlation between age, gender, and rating. Often, films with strong sexual violence or perceived misogyny show a split between male and female viewers. In the case of The Treacherous , the ratings suggest a struggle to categorize the film. Users expecting a traditional historical drama were bored by the lack of political nuance, while users expecting an erotic film were alienated by the underlying darkness.
The official IMDb synopsis is brief but brutal: "In the Joseon dynasty, a courtier betrays his king to seize power, only to find himself entangled in court politics and desire."