The Concubine

Set in the early days of the Joseon Dynasty, “The Concubine (2012)” tells the compelling story of a queen mother, once a concubine herself, who finds herself in a vulnerable position due to having no blood connection to the reigning king. With a determination to seize power, she plots to install his stepbrother, Seong-won, her compliant son, on the throne. Meanwhile, Seong-won is entirely uninterested in his mother’s ambitions, as he quickly becomes enamored with the enchanting Hwa-yeon, the daughter of an aristocrat who is already in love with Kwon-yoo, a man of humble origins. As events unfold, the queen mother resorts to poisoning the king to gain control. To eliminate threats to her rule, she confines Hwa-yeon to an isolated residence, intending to eliminate both her and her child. Want to dive into this intriguing tale? “The Concubine (2012)” is available to stream online now, ready to watch for free on cineby or explore on 123Movies.