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Tag Archives: King
Masquerade (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : The man who becomes the King – for a while
South Korean period drama “Masquerade”, which is released at South Korean theaters as “Gwanghae – the man who becomes the King” on this weekend, is ironically a humorous human drama disguising itself as a serious historic drama. It goes without … Continue reading
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Tagged Assassination, Comedy, Double, Drama, King, Real-life figure, South Korean Film
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The Concubine (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A deadly power game in the palace
Lust, malice, intrigue, sex, and blood dominate over a deadly power struggle in South Korean period drama “The Concubine”. There are the players who will do anything for their desire or survival, and their vicious struggles in the closed world … Continue reading
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Tagged Concubine, Eunuch, King, Mother and Son, Murder, Palace, Royalty, South Korean Film
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