The Eternal Empire (1995 Film)

The Eternal Empire (Korean: 영원한 제국; RR: Yeongwonhan jegug) is a 1995 South Korean historical drama film directed by Park Chong-won. The film is based on the novel of the same name by author Lee In-hwa. Set during the Chosun Dynasty, the narrative centers on political intrigue and power struggles within the royal court.

Poster for the film The Eternal Empire — Promotional poster for the 1995 film The Eternal Empire.

Plot

The story begins with a mysterious death occurring within the royal library. This event serves as the catalyst for a complex investigation into the machinations and deceptions surrounding the power structures of the Chosun era.

Production and Release

The film was released in South Korea on January 28, 1995. It has a runtime of 126 minutes and is presented in the Korean language.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast, including:

Ahn Sung-kee
Cho Jae-hyun
Kim Myung-gon as Jung Yak-yong
Choi Jong-won
Kim Hye-soo
Kim Hui-ra
Hong Kyoung-in
Lee Byung-joon
Shin Cheol-jin
Lee Kyung-jin
Hong Suk-youn
Lee Seung-chul as Seo Yong-soo
Park Choong-sun as Choi Seung-ji