The King and the Clown
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Two clowns living in Korea's Chosun Dynasty get arrested for staging a play that satirizes the king. They are dragged to the palace and threatened with execution but are given a chance to save their lives if they can make the king laugh.
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14 wins & 15 nominations total
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"Forbidden desire, sumptuous tragedy."
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ko
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