The Three-Day Reign (Korean삼일천하) 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]

The Three-Day Reign
Theatrical poster for The Three-Day Reign (1973)
Hangul
삼일천하
Hanja
Revised RomanizationSamilcheonha
McCune–ReischauerSamilch'ŏnha
Directed byShin Sang-ok[1]
Written byGwak Il-ro
Produced byShin Sang-ok
StarringShin Young-kyun
CinematographyChoi Seung-woo
Edited byKim Hyeon
Music byHwang Mun-pyeong
Distributed byAn Yang Films Co., Ltd.
Release date
  • February 15, 1973 (1973-02-15)
Running time
132 minutes
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean
Box office$1,390[2]

Plot

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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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Bibliography

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  • 삼일천하. Cine21 (in Korean).

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