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Masquerade (Korean: 광해: 왕이 된 남자; lit. Gwanghae: The Man Who Became King) is a 2012 South Korean period drama film starring Lee Byung-hun in dual role as the bizarre King Gwanghae and the humble acrobat Ha-sun, who stands in for the monarch when he faces the threat of being poisoned.
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Sep 13, 2012 · Masquerade: Directed by Chang-min Choo. With Lee Byung-hun, Ryu Seung-ryong, Han Hyo-joo, Kim In-kwon. A look-alike commoner is secretly hired to take the place of a poisoned king to save his country from falling into chaos.
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- Chang-min Choo
- Not Rated
- Drama, History
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Sep 21, 2012 · Though it places his own life in danger, a look-alike commoner (Lee Byung-hun) secretly takes the place of a poisoned king to save his country from falling into chaos. Director Choo Chang-min ...
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- Lee Byung-Hun
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- CJ Entertainment
Sep 13, 2012 · The story was told in and this film takes the idea from that and takes it to the 16th-century Joseon Dynasty. The king is the tragic historic figure of Kwanghae. The commoner who becomes the King realizes just what it takes to be a good king. Although the premise may feel like it’s based on real events in history, but the film is a work of ...
Amid national chaos and fear for his life, tyrannical King Gwanghae orders his trusted councilor Heo Kyun to find a royal body double. He hires Ha-seon, a peasant mimic who bears a perfect resemblance to the King. When King Gwanghae collapses from a mysterious poison, Ha-seon reluctantly becomes a King. He must follow his conscience to save his ...