The Fatal Encounter (2014)

Other name: 역린, Yeokrin, King's Wrath, Royal Anger

Description:

Set in 1777, the intense historical drama movie The Fatal Encounter follows King Jeong Jo during his perilous first year of reign. Threatened by political rivals, the king relies on his dedicated court servant, Gap Soo. However, a deadly assassin named Eul Soo receives orders to kill the king. Tension rises when Gap Soo confesses to King Jeong Jo about his own dark past as a member of the same assassin group. Surprisingly, the king asks when he stopped being an assassin and orders him to leave the palace. Shortly after departing, Gap Soo discovers that another assassin is still hunting the king. He frantically rushes back to the court, only to find Eul Soo locked in a fierce combat with King Jeong Jo. Discover the thrilling plot of loyalty and betrayal in this epic battle for survival.

Director: Lee Jae Gyoo [이재규]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2014

Genre:Historical; political; Suspense; Thriller