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The King and the Clown

Forbidden desire, sumptuous tragedy.

7 average rating
7
Korean / 119 MIN. / 2005

The Genres

The Synopsis

Set in the late 15th century during the reign of King Yeonsan, two male street clowns and tightrope walkers, Jangsaeng and Gong-gil, are part of an entertainer troupe. Their manager prostitutes the beautiful Gong-gil to rich customers, and Jangsaeng is sickened by this practice. After Gong-gil kills the manager in defense of Jangsaeng, the pair flee to Seoul, where they form a new group with three other street performers.

The Cast

Kam Woo-sungLee Joon-giJung Jin-youngKang Sung-yeonYoo Hai-jinJang Hang-seonJeong Seok-yongLee Seung-hunYoon Joo-sangChoi Il-hwaShin Jung-keunWoo HyeonYun So-jeongLee Young-sukJeon Il-beomMaeng Bong-hakJeong Dae-yongCho RyunSeo Seung-wonShin Un-seopKim Jin-SuPark Young-soo

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