In a remote mountain village during the Joseon era, humble village headman Heung do hears an intriguing rumor that any community willing to shelter an exiled nobleman will be rewarded with prosperity, good fortune, and abundant harvests. Desperate to improve the lives of the people in his struggling village, Heung do eagerly submits a petition asking to welcome an exile into their community. However, he has no idea that the mysterious guest arriving at his village is far more important than he could have imagined. The man he agrees to shelter is actually Danjong, the young former king who was forced from the throne and now lives in exile. As Heung do and the villagers become involved in the fate of the fallen monarch, their hopes for prosperity are soon mixed with danger, secrets, and the consequences of sheltering a deposed ruler.