July 4, ancient Korea, 1762. The Crown Prince Hyojang, posthumously named Sado, son of King Yeongjo of Joseon, is accused of treason. The king asks him to commit suicide, but it is prevented by his vassals that are nearest, so the king orders the prince to get inside a rice torso, where he suffers deprivation of food and water.
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July 4, ancient Korea, 1762. The Crown Prince Hyojang, posthumously named Sado, son of King Yeongjo of Joseon, is accused of treason. The king asks him to commit suicide, but it is prevented by his vassals that are nearest, so the king orders the prince to get inside a rice torso, where he suffers deprivation of food and water.
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