King and the Clown

(2005)Directed by Lee Joon-ik121 minDrama, History, Thriller
Forbidden desire, sumptuous tragedy.

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.

Kam Woo-sungas Jang-sang
Lee Joon-gias Gong-gil
Jung Jin-youngas King Yeonsan
Kang Sung-yeonas Jang Nok-su
Yoo Hai-jinas Yuk-gab
Jang Hang-seonas Cheo-sun
Jeong Seok-yongas Chil-duk
Lee Seung-hunas Pal-bok
Yun Ju-sangas Sung Hee-an
Choi Il-hwaas Sung Jun
Shin Jung-keunas Lee Geuk-kyun
Woo Hyeonas Hong
Yun So-jeongas Queen In-soo
Lee Young-sukas Nobleman
Jeon Il-beomas Yoon Ji-sang
Maeng Bong-hakas Chief of Police
Jeong Dae-yongas Shaman
Cho Ryunas Mistress Uhm
Seo Seung-wonas Butler
Shin Un-seopas Spectator 1
Kim Jin-suas Namsadang Performer
Park Young-sooas Court Jester
Park Su-ilas Park Won-jong