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King and the Clown (2005)

King and the Clown (2005)

Drama Thriller History

Forbidden desire, sumptuous tragedy.

Release Date: 2005, December 29
Directors: Lee Joon-ik
Countries: South Korea
Production: Cineworld, Cinema Service, Eagle Pictures
Cast: Jeong Seok-yong, Yoo Hai-jin, Shin Un-seop, Jung Jin-young, Lee Young-suk, Shin Jung-keun, Park Young-soo, Choi Il-hwa, Jo Kyoung-hoon, Seo Seung-won, Jeong Dae-yong, Yun Ju-sang

Overview:

Two clowns living in Korea's Chosun Dynasty get arrested for staging a play that satirizes the king. They are dragged to the palace and threatened with execution but are given a chance to save their lives if they can make the king laugh.

Keywords:

friendship gambling bromance jester royalty based on play or musical historical fiction king jealousy suicide attempt clown joseon dynasty (1392–1910) palace boys' love (bl) historical figure psychological romance bisexual