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  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • CJ Entertainment America
  • 2 h 11 m
  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • CJ Entertainment America
  • 2 h 11 m

Summary During the confusing and conspiratorial Joseon Dynasty King Gwang-hae orders his councilor, HEO Kyun, to find him a double in order to avoid the constant threat of assassination. HEO Kyun finds Ha-sun, a jester who looks remarkably like the king, and just as feared, Gwang-hae is poisoned. HEO Kyun proposes Ha-sun fill the role as the kin...

Directed By: Chang-min Choo

Written By: Jo-yun Hwang, Masato Ide, Chang-min Choo

  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • CJ Entertainment America
  • 2 h 11 m
  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • CJ Entertainment America
  • 2 h 11 m

Masquerade

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User Score Generally Favorable Based on 9 User Ratings
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Summary During the confusing and conspiratorial Joseon Dynasty King Gwang-hae orders his councilor, HEO Kyun, to find him a double in order to avoid the constant threat of assassination. HEO Kyun finds Ha-sun, a jester who looks remarkably like the king, and just as feared, Gwang-hae is poisoned. HEO Kyun proposes Ha-sun fill the role as the kin...

Directed By: Chang-min Choo

Written By: Jo-yun Hwang, Masato Ide, Chang-min Choo

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70
Feb 7, 2013
What it lacks in originality, it makes up for in Lee’s performance. He is effectively stern as the king. More importantly, he makes Ha-seon funny and movingly genuine.
By Bill Goodykoontz FULL REVIEW
60
Sep 28, 2012
As predictable as these stories invariably are, Lee's wonderful turn reignites the potent fantasy of peasant wisdom - if given the power - melting politically cynical hearts and legislating through decency rather than fear.
By Robert Abele FULL REVIEW

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Mar 20, 2013
The film’s historical pageantry is fascinating to observe, even though the story is mostly conjecture. Competently directed, the real pleasure in this high-grossing South Korean film lies in its performances, which lighten the regal solemnity with comic warmth.
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Production Company CJ Entertainment, Realies Pictures, CJ E&M Film Financing & Investment Entertainment & Comics, Frontier Works Comic
Release Date Sep 28, 2012
Duration 2 h 11 m
Rating Not Rated
Genres
Tagline The kingdom in the hand of a layman for 15 days.
Website https://www.cjenm.com/en/featured-contents/masquerade/
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Awards

Grand Bell Awards, South Korea
• 15 Wins & 15 Nominations
Blue Dragon Awards
• 1 Win & 11 Nominations
Baek Sang Art Awards
• 2 Wins & 5 Nominations

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