The Eternal Empire (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1995, The Eternal Empire is a drama and mystery film directed by Park Chong-won, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. This film depicts the struggles of the Royal Party and the Old Party to obtain political power. In 1800, The Royal Party insisted that the political power should be centralized to the King, but the other party (The Old Party) insisted that the political power should be centralized to the majority of the ministers. One day, official Jang was ordered by the King to arrange and edit the record of the former King Yeongjo. All of a sudden, Jang dies. Soon it was disclosed that Jang was killed by the Old Party because of their connection with the book. For this incident , the King tried to get rid of key members of the Old Party, but the Old Party resists the King's will. What was in the book? Who was involved? Why? The political intrigue will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Who’s in it. The Eternal Empire stars Ahn Sung-ki as King Jeongjo, Cho Jae-hyun as Lee In Mong, Kim Myung-gon as Jeong Yak-Yong and Kim Hye-soo as Yoon Sang-ah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Eternal Empire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Eternal Empire page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Eternal Empire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Eternal Empire (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Eternal Empire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Eternal Empire worth watching?
- The Eternal Empire holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Eternal Empire?
- The Eternal Empire stars Ahn Sung-ki, Cho Jae-hyun, Kim Myung-gon, Kim Hye-soo and Choi Jong-won.