Somewhat. More sad than 70% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Masquerade violent?

Somewhat. More violent than 59% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does Masquerade end with hope?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Masquerade easy watching?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Masquerade

Name: Masquerade
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2012
Duration: 131 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Lee Byung-hun, Ryu Seung-ryong, Han Hyo-joo, Kim In-kwon, Jang Kwang

15 days lost to history.

Directed by Choo Chang-min

Produced by CJ Entertainment, Realies Pictures

2012131 min7.7 / 10

A tense historical thriller about identity and duty, where a commoner's dangerous masquerade forces him to navigate court politics and moral compromise to protect a kingdom.

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.

Clusters

Soldiers Facing Wartime Hardship Political Cover-Ups Thrillers Duty, Redemption, and Chosen Bonds Working-Class Loyalty and Betrayal Lies And Disguises

Genres

Drama History

Keywords

Politics Royalty Body Double Impostor King Period Drama Historical Royal Court Identity Swap Masquerade 17th Century Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910)

Questions people ask

Is Masquerade sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is Masquerade scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Is Masquerade violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
Does Masquerade end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Masquerade easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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