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Quick Info

Rating

7.7/10

Release2012

Runtime2h 11m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

CJ Entertainment

Realies Pictures

Movie

Masquerade

2012

2h 11m

7.7

Drama

History

Synopsis

Though it places his own life in danger, a look-alike commoner secretly takes the place of a poisoned king to save his country from falling into chaos.

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