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Masquerade( 2012)

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15 days lost to history.

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Lee Byung-hun

      King Gwang-hae / Clown Ha-sun

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      Ryu Seung-ryong

      Chief Secretary Heo-gyun

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      Han Hyo-joo

      Queen Joong-jun

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      Kim In-kwon

      Warrior Do

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      Jang Gwang

      Eunuch

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      Shim Eun-kyung

      Court Lady Sa-wol

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      Park Ji-a

      Lady Han

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      Shin Jung-keun

      Lee Jeong-rang

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      Jeon Guk-hyang

      Lady Jeong

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      Lee El

      Lady Ahn

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      Kim Myung-gon

      Park Chung-seo

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      Kyul Hwi

      Public Officer

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      Lee Yang-hee

      Minister of Land

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      Lee Bong-ryeon

      Royal Kitchen Court Lady

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      Lee Ran-hee

      Royal Kitchen Court Lady

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      Shin Un-seop

      Nobleman

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      Joo Young-ho

      Public Officer

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      Yang Joon-mo

      Kim Joo-seo

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      Moon Chang-gil

      Prime Minister

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      Kwon Eun-soo

      Gwang-hae's Towel Court Lady

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      Do Yong-gu

      Minister of National Defense

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      Yoo Soon-woong

      High Ranking Public Official

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      Ha Soo-ho

      General Jung-jeon

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      Lee Jun-hyeok

      Village Chief

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      Kim Bi-bi

      Queen's Court Lady

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      Lee Jae-yong

      Scholar

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      Heo Sung-tae

      Soldier

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    A review by Viajecito

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    Written by Viajecito on Tue Sep 18 2012
    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 despite...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • politics
    • royalty
    • body double
    • impostor
    • king
    • period drama
    • historical
    • royal court
    • identity swap
    • masquerade
    • 17th century
    • joseon dynasty