Feng Shui (2018 Film)
Feng Shui (Korean: 명당; RR: Myungdang) is a 2018 South Korean historical drama film directed by Park Hee-Kon. The narrative is set during the Joseon Dynasty and centers on the intense political and social competition to secure a propitious burial site—a myungdang—believed to possess the power to produce future kings.
Plot
The story follows Park Jae-Sang, a master of feng shui who becomes embroiled in a power struggle involving the royal family and powerful clans. The plot explores the intersection of geomancy, political ambition, and the quest for influence, as various factions vie for control over land that is rumored to hold the destiny of the monarchy.
Production
The film was directed and written by Park Hee-Kon, with production led by Lee Kang-Jin. Principal photography for the project commenced on August 22, 2017, and concluded on January 5, 2018. The film was distributed by Megabox Plus M and features a runtime of 126 minutes.
Cast
The film features an ensemble cast, including:
- Cho Seung-Woo as Park Jae-Sang
- Ji Sung as Heungseon Daewongun
- Kim Sung-Kyun as Kim Byung-Ki
- Baek Yoon-Sik as Kim Jwa-Geun
- Moon Chae-Won as Cho-Sun
- Yoo Jae-Myung as Koo Yong-Sik
- Lee Won-Geun as King Heonjong
- Kim Min-Jae as Crown Prince Hyomyeong