"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 that Ha-sun fill the role as the king until Gwang-hae recovers fully and grooms Ha-sun to look and act every bit like him. While assuming the role of the king at his first official appearance, Ha-sun begins to ponder the intricacies of the problems debated in his court. Being fundamentally more humanitarian than Gwang-hae, Ha-sun's affection and appreciation of even the most minor servants slowly changes morale in the castle for the better. Over time he finds his voice and takes control of governing the country with real insight and fair judgments. Even HEO Kyun is moved by Ha-sun's genuine concern for the people, and realizes he is an better ruler than Gwang-hae. However, his chief opposition, PARK, notices the sudden shift in the king's behavior and starts to ask questions."--Korean Movie Database (KMDb).
Notes
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2012.
Creation/Production credits
Kakpon, Hwang Cho-yun, ; p'ŭrodyusŏ, Chŏng Chi-hun ; ch'waryŏng, Yi T'ae-yun ; p'yŏnjip, Nam Na-yŏng ; ŭmak, Mogŭ, Kim Chun-sŏng.
DVD; NTSC; region 3; anamorphic widescreen 2.35:1; Dolby digital 5.1 surround; dual layer.
Participant(s)/Performer(s)
Yi Pyŏng-hŏn ; Yu Sŭng-nyong ; Han Hyo-ju.
이병헌 ; 류승룡 ; 한효주.
Language note
In Korean with optional subtitles in Korean and Enlgish.
English title on optional subtitles
Masquerade
OCLC
847883159
International Article Number
8809306454027
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