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MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ PTHF92679DVD
Director ‏ : ‎ Lee Joon-Ik
Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, Multiple Formats, Color, Widescreen, Subtitled, Anamorphic
Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 59 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ September 6, 2011
Actors ‏ : ‎ Lee Joon-Ki, Kam Woo-Seong, Jeong Jin-Yeong, Kang Seong-Yeon
Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
Studio ‏ : ‎ Pathfinder Home Ent
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00598YUOK
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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- #39,875 in Drama DVDs

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A Genovese

Outstanding movie! Very re-watchable.

Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2023

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

Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2013

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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).

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klh57

Spoiler alert - loosely based on historical records - Jaeng-saeng is the fictional character in this story but tragic hero

Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2014

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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.

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Stephen Armstrong

Excellent

Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2016

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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.

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Patricia

Good movie to watch

Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2018

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

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Kazuko Brooks

Good

Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2017

It was. Good

Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2017

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

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Clara Park

okay with movie, but great with a book.

Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2016

I watched this movie on YouTube when it came out. Most people do not know that this movie is based on a book about lee jun ki's character who was able to control King's mind even his class was not even closed a royal. He was a clown in actual history but he wasnt as weak as it shows in the movie. He was a humble and kind person before received the power. He became a cold hearted man when he started to get involve with politics and killing off his own friends and governors. King was his puppet. He later on got executed for high treason by governors decision of his behavior to his royal Highness. Author got upset the way gong kil was described in the movie and the director made the movie based on his book without his permission. Last thing i heard was that they weren't able to sell DVD version of this movie because author disapproved the movie. I like the book better as that's always going to be the case.

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