King and the Clown
Forbidden desire, sumptuous tragedy.
Directed by Lee Joon-ik
Produced by Cineworld, Cinema Service
A sumptuous, psychologically complex tragedy about two performers whose deep bond becomes entangled with forbidden desire and the lethal politics of a royal court.
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.
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