Masquerade

Year: 2012

Country: South Korea

Tagline: The kingdom in the hand of a layman for 15 days.  »

Plot: During the confusing and conspirational Joseon Dynasty King Gwanghae orders his councilor, Heo Kyun, to find him a double in order to avoid the constant threat of assasination. Heo Kyun finds Ha-sun, a jester who looks remarkably like the king. Just as feared, Gwanghae is posined. Heo Kyun proposes Ha-sun fill the role as the king until Gwanghae recovers fully and grooms Ha-sun to look every bit like the king. While assuming the role of the king, Ha-sun begins to ponder the intricacies of the problems debated in his court. Being fundamentally more humanitarian than Gwanghae, Ha-sun's affection and appreciation of even the most minor servants slowly change morale in the castle for the better. However, his chief opposition, Park, notices the sudden shift in the king's behavior and starts to ask questions.Masquerade is based on a part of the life history Gwang-hae - 15th king of the Choson empire and an emperor is talented but very brutal. According to historical records, there are events that occur in the 15 days in the eighth year of Gwang-hae dynasty are hiding. The film is based on the deployment that question.

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