The King and the Clown (2005)

The King and the Clown (2005)

Forbidden desire, sumptuous tragedy. 2005-12-29 South Korea 119 Min. PG-13
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Overview

Set in the late 15th century during the reign of King Yeonsan, two male street clowns and tightrope walkers, Jangsaeng and Gong-gil, are part of an entertainer troupe. Their manager prostitutes the beautiful Gong-gil to rich customers, and Jangsaeng is sickened by this practice. After Gong-gil kills the manager in defense of Jangsaeng, the pair flee to Seoul, where they form a new group with three other street performers.

Cast

감우성 is Jang-sang
Jang-sang
이준기 is Gong-gil
Gong-gil
정진영 is King Yeonsan
King Yeonsan
강성연 is Jang Nok-su
Jang Nok-su
유해진 is Yuk-gab
Yuk-gab
장항선 is Cheo-sun
Cheo-sun
정석용 is Chil-duk
Chil-duk
이승훈 is Pal-bok
Pal-bok
윤주상 is Sung Hee-an
Sung Hee-an
최일화 is Sung Jun
Sung Jun
신정근 is Lee Geuk-kyun
Lee Geuk-kyun
우현 is Hong
Hong