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.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedChoo Chang-min directs this 2012 historical drama in which a humble look-alike is secretly installed in place of an ailing king to keep a kingdom from descending into chaos. The premise of a commoner walking the corridors of power fuels themes of identity, conscience, and leadership, alongside considerable personal danger. The tone is stately yet emotionally rich, balancing court intrigue with moments of warmth. It will appeal to fans of period dramas and palace political stories. The film earns a MagicMovieScore of 7.7.
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Top Cast
Lee Byung-hun
King Gwang-hae / Clown Ha-sun
Ryu Seung-ryong
Chief Secretary Heo-gyun
Han Hyo-joo
Queen Joong-jun
Kim In-kwon
Warrior Do
Jang Kwang
Eunuch
Shim Eun-kyung
Court Lady Sa-wol
Park Ji-a
Lady Han
Shin Jung-keun
Lee Jeong-rang
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Movie Info
Release Date
September 13, 2012
Runtime
2h 11m
Genres
Drama, History
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