The Three-Day Reign (Korean: 삼일천하) also known as Three Days of Their Reign is a 1973 South Korean film directed by Shin Sang-ok. It was awarded Best Film at the Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony. Actor Shin Young-kyun was also named Best Actor for his performance in the film.[1]

Plot

During the last days of the Yi dynasty, conflict arises between the China-leaning conservatives, and the Western-learning and Japan-leaning reformers over how to rule Korea in the future. The reformer Kim Okgyun helps persuade the king to announce Korea's independence, breaking with China. When a conservative agent informs China, Chinese troops enter Korea and end the reign of independence after three days.[1]

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Notes

  1. ^ a b c d "Three days of their reign (Sam-ilcheonha) (1973)". Korean Movie Database (KMDb). Retrieved 2009-07-21. and Samil cheonha (1973) at IMDb Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Three Days Of Their Reign (1973)". Korean Film Council. Retrieved 2021-07-06.