The Throne

In the year of 1762 Crown prince Sado is accused of plotting treason against King Yeongjo of the Joseon dynasty. But the king could not penalize his own son as a traitor as it would mean that he would become the father of a traitor, so he ends up ordering Sado to take his own life. As Sado's lieges oppose Yeongjo's decision by putting their own lives at risk, Yeongjo locks Sado in a wooden rice chest. Locked up without being given a single drop of water, Sado dies on the 8th day. (Moscow International Film Festival)