3 Films & TV Shows Set In South Korea During The 15th Century

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  Masquerade

  🇰🇷 South Korea The 15th Century

  A look-alike commoner is secretly hired to take the place of a poisoned king to save his country from falling into chaos.

  Released in 2012 • 131 minutes
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  King and the Clown

  🇰🇷 South Korea The 15th Century

  Set in the late 15th century during the reign of King Yeonsan, two male street clowns and tightrope walkers, Jangsaeng (Gam Wu-seong) and Gong-gil (Lee Joon-gi), 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...

  Released in 2005 • 119 minutes
• The Diary of King Yonsan

  🇰🇷 South Korea The 15th Century

  A historical drama about the life of Prince Yeonsan of Joseon,.

  Released in 1988 • 118 minutes