The King's Warden

Overview

In a remote mountain village of 15th-century Joseon, a humble headman, Heung-do, hears a rumor that any village hosting an exiled nobleman will be blessed with abundance and fortune. Hoping to bring prosperity to his impoverished community, he eagerly submits a petition to host one—unaware that his guest is none other than the fallen monarch, the deposed boy-king Danjong. While an unlikely bond begins to form between the dethroned ruler and the man assigned to watch over him, the quiet village finds itself drawn into the perilous undercurrents of royal intrigue—where loyalty and survival collide.

Release Date

04 February 2026

117 minutes

Director

Main Cast

Eom Heung-do
King Danjong / Yi Hong-wi
Han Myeong-hoe
Mae-hwa
Eom Tae-san
Prince Geumseong / Yi Yu
Eo Se-gyeom
Norugol village chief