King and the Clown (2005)

2005 · 121 min · Drama, History, Thriller

Two clowns living in Korea's Chosun Dynasty get arrested for staging a play that satirizes the king. They are dragged to the palace and threatened with execution but are given a chance to save their lives if they can make the king laugh.

Directed by Lee Joon-ik. Starring Kam Woo-sung, Lee Joon-gi, Jung Jin-young, Kang Sung-yeon and Yoo Hai-jin.

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