Top 7 in Top 10 most popular movies in Korean film history.
Masquerade Official Main Trailer
"Masquerade" is a 2012 South Korean film, starring Lee Byung-hun, Ryu Seung-ryong, and Han Hyo-joo.
The film tells the story of Emperor Gwanghae, who is obsessed with the internal power struggle in the imperial court. Wanting to protect himself, he decided to find a fake character to replace him. This fake emperor is Ha-seon, a smart farmer, but ignorant of court etiquette.
As Ha-seon plays the emperor, he must learn to deal with the complex problems of the court, and ambitious opponents who want to overthrow his throne. At the same time, Gwanghae, in the role of Ha-seon, must face his love and responsibility towards his nation.
With the excellent acting of the actors, the suspenseful plot and the thrilling plot, Masquerade has won many international awards and has become one of the most watched Korean films.
Release year: 2012
Directed by: Choo Chang-min
Screenwriter: Hwang Jo-yoon
Actors: Lee Byung-hun, Ryu Seung-ryong, Han Hyo-joo
Genre: History, Drama
Duration: 131 minutes
Revenue: 94.3 million USD