Synopsis
Set towards the end of the 19th century, when coffee was first introduced to Korea, Russian sharpshooter Illichi and Joseon's first barista Danya are manipulated by Japanese officer Sadako into an elaborate plan to assassinate King Gojong.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
9 audience votes
Key crew
- Chang Youn-hyunDirector
- Kim Eun-jeongScreenplay
- Won IlOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Kim So-yeonTanya
- Ju Jin-moIlyich
- Park Hee-soonEmperor Gojong
- Yu SeonSadako
- Jo Deok-hyeonSeok-joo
- Jo Kyoung-hoonUnderling
- Kim Hyeon-aCourt Lady
- Kim Ga-eunGeum-hee
- Kim Eung-sooMiura
- Cho Seung-yeonMin Young-hwan
- Yoon Ju-manJapanese Soldier
- Uhm Hyo-seopDan-yi's father
Stills
Themes
poisoncoffeeassassination attempt19th centuryjapanese invasion of koreajoseon dynasty (1392–1910)korean empire1890s