

In a remote mountain village of 15th-century Joseon, 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, deposed boy-king Danjong.
A film from Chang Hang-jun, starring Yoo Hai-jin and Park Ji-hoon.
It opened February 13, 2026, and has $3.6M domestic and $123M worldwide. Critics and audiences: 3.68 on Letterboxd.
It’s streaming on Rakuten Viki. Next is awards season: Independent Spirit Awards nominations are announced December 2, 2026.
| Point | Value |
|---|---|
| Sep 28 | 3.68 |
| Sep 29 | 3.68 |
| Sep 30 | 3.68 |
| Oct 1 | 3.68 |
| Oct 2 | 3.68 |
| Oct 3 | 3.68 |
| Oct 4 | 3.68 |
| Oct 5 | 3.68 |
| Oct 6 | 3.68 |
| Oct 7 | 3.68 |
| Oct 8 | 3.68 |
| Oct 9 | 3.68 |
| Oct 10 | 3.68 |
| Point | Value |
|---|---|
| Mar 6 | $437K |
| Mar 13 | $401K |
| Mar 20 | $303K |
| Mar 27 | $181K |
| Apr 3 | $80K |
Films are drafted before they open, then score all season for whoever took them, on the numbers here.