King and the Clown
왕의 남자
2005 · 2h 1m · Drama, History, Thriller · South Korea · Rated 15 (KR)
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.
Directed by
Lee Joon-ikWritten by
Choi Seok-hwan6.6Smart score
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based on play or musicalbisexualboys' love (bl)bromanceclownfriendshipgamblinghistorical fictionhistorical figurejealousyjesterjoseon dynasty (1392–1910)kingpalacepsychological romanceroyaltysuicide attempt
Rating15 (KR)
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