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Under the oppressive Japanese colonial rule, Deok-hye, the last Princess of the declining Joseon Dynasty, is forced to move to Japan. She spends her days missing home, while struggling to maintain dignity as a princess. After a series of failed tries, Deok-hye makes her final attempt to return home with help of her childhood sweetheart, Jang-han.
Set in the Joseon Dynasty during the Japanese colonial period, the film follows Princess Deokhye, the last princess of Joseon, who is abducted to Japan. She faces immense hardship and struggles to return to her homeland and protect her people. Alongside her, her devoted protector Jang Gwang-il tries to help her escape and preserve her dignity.
The Last Princess was a critical and commercial success in South Korea, praised for its emotional depth, strong performances, and historical significance. It resonated with audiences for its portrayal of a tragic historical figure and the struggles of Koreans during a difficult period.
A poignant and moving historical drama with powerful performances.
Effectively captures the tragedy of Princess Deokhye and a nation's suffering.
Praised for its faithful depiction of historical events and emotional impact.
Google audience: Viewers lauded the film's emotional storytelling and the compelling performance of Son Ye-jin as Princess Deokhye. Many appreciated the historical context and the film's ability to evoke empathy for the princess's plight and the nation's struggles during the colonial era.
Won numerous awards in South Korea, including Best Actress for Son Ye-jin at the Blue Dragon Film Awards and the Korean Association of Film Critics Awards. It also received nominations for Best Film and Best Director.
The film is based on the true story of Princess Deokhye, who was the last surviving member of the Joseon royal family before her death in 1989. Her life story was previously documented in a best-selling non-fiction book.
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Bertolucci’s acclaimed “Last Emperor” (1987) gave us an indication of the Japanese colonial aspirations in Manchukuo, but there aren’t so many features that tell of their similar dismantling of the Korean state. Ruled by the Joseon dynasty,...
**The longest 10 minutes of the princess' life!** The story that sets in the 1961, but most of the film was a flashback narration that takes us to the 30 years earlier, in the 30s. This is a biographical film of the last Korean princess ...
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