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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 70.3 / 100
2015·Crime / Drama / History·2h 13m

THE TREACHEROUS

“A tyrant king, a treacherous subject, and a woman seeking revenge.”

The story of Joseon's tyrant king Yeonsan who exploits the populace for his own carnal pleasures, his seemingly loyal retainer who controls him and all court dealings, and a woman who seeks vengeance.

Above the Line
Kyu-dong Min·DirectorMin Kyu-dong·WriterLee Yoon-Seong·WriterPark Hong-yeol·Director of PhotographyKim Jun-seong·Original Music ComposerKim Sun-min·Editor
Cast
Ju Ji-hoon·Im Sung-jaeKim Kang-woo·Prince YeonsanLim Ji-yeon·Dan-heeLee You-young·Seol Jung-maeCheon Ho-jin·Sa-hongCha Ji-yeon·Jang Nok-suGo Kyung-pyo·Grand Prince Jin-seongSeo Young-joo·Young Im Sung-jaeSong Young-chang·Yu Ja-gwangCho Han-cheul·Park Won-jong
Full Crew
(22 credits)
Directing· 1
Min Kyu-dong·Director
Writing· 4
Min Kyu-dong·WriterLee Yoon-Seong·WriterBae Young-ik·AdaptationByun Hye-joo·Adaptation
Camera· 4
Park Hong-yeol·Director of PhotographySong Kyung-min·Key GripJee Yune-jeong·Camera OperatorLee Seon-yeong·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Kim Sun-min·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Kim Jun-seong·Original Music ComposerPark Jong-geun·Production Sound MixerGong Tae-won·Sound Supervisor
Art & Design· 3
Lee Jin-hee·Costume DesignLee Tae-hoon·Production DesignKim Ji-oh·Art Direction
Production· 3
Park Ja-myung·ProducerMin Jin-soo·Executive ProducerYoon Hong-jun·Line Producer
Other Departments· 3
Jung Hae-ji·Lighting DirectorSin Jae-myeong·Fight ChoreographerPark Choul-yong·Special Effects Supervisor
By the Numbers
70.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$7M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Treacherous's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Sensual, Dramatic
Composition
Full Bleed
Era
None
Visual Style
Photographic

“Four individuals are arranged on a bed covered in crumpled, dark brown and red satin fabric. Two men and two women are depicted in various poses, some looking a”

dramahistorical
Key Elements
Satin FabricTraditional RobesHeadwear
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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