The King and the Clown(2005)
Forbidden desire, sumptuous tragedy.
Set in the late 15th century during the reign of King Yeonsan, two male street clowns and tightrope walkers, Jangsaeng and Gong-gil, are part of an entertainer troupe. Their manager prostitutes the beautiful Gong-gil to rich customers, and Jangsaeng is sickened by this practice. After Gong-gil kills the manager in defense of Jangsaeng, the pair flee to Seoul, where they form a new group with three other street performers.
Movie: The King and the Clown
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Jang-sang
Gong-gil
King Yeonsan
Jang Nok-su
Yuk-gab
Cheo-sun
Chil-duk
Pal-bok
Sung Hee-an
Sung Jun
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