King and the Clown

Released 2005 · Drama, History, Thriller · 121 min · ★ 7.0/10 · Directed by Lee Joon-ik

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.