Masquerade (2012 film)

Masquerade Hangul hanja RRGwanghae Wangi Doen Namja lit. Gwanghae The Man Who Became King is a 2012 South Korean historical film starring Lee Byunghun in dual roles as the bizarre King Gwanghae and the humble acrobat Hasun, who stands in for the monarch when he faces the threat of being poisoned.

Historically, Gwanghae, the 15th Joseon king from 15741641, attempted diplomacy through neutrality as Chinas Ming Dynasty 13681644 and Qing Dynasty 16361912 set their sights on the country. He also tried his hand at other reforms and reconstruction to try and make the nation prosperous, including an emphasis on the restoration of documents, but met with opposition and was later deposed and exiled to Jeju Island. Since he was deposed in a coup by the Westerners faction, historians did not give him a temple name like Taejo or Sejong.The film is an interpretation of the missingdays in the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty during Gwanghaes reigndesignated by his 1616 journal entry, One must not record that which he wishes to hide. ........

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