The Fatal Encounter (2014)
- Original title
- 역린
- Directed by
- Lee Jae-gyu
- Genre
- drama film, action film
- Country
- South Korea
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Rated
- 15
- Rating
- 7.2 of 10 from 59 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
Set in the late 18th century, the film follows King Jeongjo of Joseon as he faces a planned assassination attempt. It depicts the political intrigue and violent struggle surrounding the plot against his life.
tensedramatichistoricalaction-packedsuspensefulseriousstylizedslow-burn
What happens
The Fatal Encounter (Korean: 역린; RR: Yeongnin; lit. 'The King's Wrath') is a 2014 South Korean period action film based on a real-life assassination attempt on King Jeongjo. Jeongjo is portrayed by Hyun Bin, in his first role in a period film and first acting project after being discharged from mandatory military service. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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