The King and The Clown

Outstanding movie! Very re-watchatched. The movie that started it all for our gorgeous, adorable, and hugely talent Lee Joon Gi. 💜 💖

Truly interesting Korean historical movie. I am told that Korean histories have different structures than "typical" "Western" movies. This one moves from comedy to drama to tragedy. Wonderful costumes. Great actors. The comedy parts were hilarious.

Interestingly, I felt that this story was more about the story between the friendship between the two minstrels - one who was the protector and the other who was the pretty "flower boy" who was constantly exploited. As common street clowns, their show is quite bawdy (think Shakespearean in nature) so this could be shocking but is probably accurate to the time period. We quickly discover that the leader of the first minstrel group "pimps" out Gong-gil (played by Lee Joon-Ki) to earn extra money for the troupe and his friend, Jaeng-saeng (played by Kam Woo-Sung) is sickened by this and goes to protect him (getting themselves in trouble). This sets the stage for what is to come. They escape and form another troupe, mocking King Yeonsan (Jung Jin-Young) and his court and end up playing before the King himself for their lives. We then discover that the King has his own issues but he becomes enamored with Gong-gil and is entertained by the bawdiness and mockery of the troupe. However, we are constantly reminded of the vicious nature of the King. There are no actual "sex" scenes - other than the bawdiness of the troupe and one "stolen" kiss when Gong-gil is passed out drunk - everything else is implied and is exploitation - or is with the King and his courtesan.

The movie is wonderful and the quality of the product was well worth the price. I would purchase another movie from the same company.

I hoped to see this in theaters, but it never came out in Italy. I think I saw an article about it on some French movie mag and put it on my ToBuy list. I wasn't disappointed. If it's historical or not, I have no idea, I just loved the idea of the king falling in love with the young actor who plays women's parts (I guess Korea was a lot like England back then).

This movie is a good one to watch at home if you like period pieces and old proverbs.

This is a good movie. It has a peculiar ending like a lot of Korean movies have, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I will not give away the ending. Good choice of actors for this movie, also. Glad I purchased it.

Do not hesitate to purchase this movie. The acting is superb and the story telling extra ordinary. I have to read the subtitles and it's still worth watching.

amazing moment in K cinema. Amazing intro for Lee Joon gi

excellent movie! And fast shipping, thank you :)