The King and the Clown (2005)

12/29/2005 (KR) • 2h 1m

Drama, History, Thriller

Forbidden desire, sumptuous tragedy.

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.

Top Billed Cast


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Status

Released

Original Language

Korean

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

friendship

jealousy

gambling

suicide attempt

clown

palace

based on play or musical

historical figure

royalty

bromance

historical fiction

king

jester

joseon dynasty (1392–1910)

boys' love (bl)

gay subtext

bisexual

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