There are plenty of antecedents for the story, like "The Prince and the Pauper" and "Dave." But what it lacks in originality, it makes up for in Lee's performance.
Masquerade
15 days lost to history.
2012 · 2h 11m · NOT RATED
Drama, History
Directed by
Choo Chang-min
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Choo Chang-min Director
- Lee Byung-hun as 광해/하선(King Gwanghae / Beggar Ha-sun)
- Ryu Seung-ryong as Chief Secretary Heo-gyun
- Han Hyo-joo as Queen Joong-jun
- Kim In-kwon as Warrior Do
- Jang Kwang as Eunuch
- Shim Eun-kyung as Court Lady Sa-wol
- Park Ji-a as Lady Han
- Shin Jung-keun as Lee Jeong-rang
- Jeon Guk-hyang as Lady Jeong
- EL Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
As predictable as these stories invariably are, Lee's wonderful turn reignites the potent fantasy of peasant wisdom - if given the power - melting politically cynical hearts and legislating through decency rather than fear.
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