Masquerade

14 anos
2h 11m
2012
7.687 /10 (150)

15 days lost to history.

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.

Country : South Korea
Languages : 한국어/조선말
Released Date: 2012-09-13

Top Billed 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 Gwang

Eunuch

Shim Eun-kyung

Court Lady Sa-wol

Park Ji-a

Lady Han

Shin Jung-keun

Lee Jeong-rang

Jeon Guk-hyang

Lady Jeong

Lee El

Lady Ahn

Kim Myung-gon

Park Chung-seo

Kyul Hwi

Public Officer

Lee Yang-hee

Minister of Land

Lee Bong-ryeon

Royal Kitchen Court Lady

Lee Ran-hee

Royal Kitchen Court Lady

Shin Un-seop

Nobleman

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