The King Dreams the King full movie. Animation film in Disney Hotstar+

The King Dreams the King

2023

5 min

An ancient king takes so long to build his palace it becomes his mausoleum. He recalls days of his life both cold and hot – unquenchable longing for power, insatiable desire tout court.

Animation

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