7.6
“15 days lost to history.”
Masquerade (2012)
September 13, 20122h 11mKO
7.7
166 votes
Overview
Though it places his own life in danger, a look-alike commoner secretly takes the place of a poisoned king to save his country from falling into chaos.
Director
Choo Chang-minWriters
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Released
Original Language
Korean
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CJ EntertainmentRealies Pictures
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A commoner becoming the king is a theme that's all too familiar to us. The story was told in <The Prince and The Pauper> and this film takes the idea from that and takes it to the 16th-century Joseon Dynasty. The king is the tragic historic figure of Kwanghae. The commoner who becomes the King realizes just what it takes to be a good king. Although the premise may feel like it’s based on real events in history, but the film is a work of fiction. LEE Byung-hun plays both the king and the commoner and it's his first role in a historical drama since his debut. His queen, who loves her king despit…
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