(WANG-UI NAMJA, Jun-ik Lee, South Korea 2005, 119 min., Korean with subtitles, 35mm)

The King and the Clown, Korea’s 2005 Best Picture winner and, until recently, the highest grossing film ever in Korean history, is a vibrant and colorful epic costume dramedy set against the backdrop of 16th century Korea. Based on actual events, the film tells the story of the deranged King Yeonsan who falls in love with the androgynously beautiful street minstrel Gong-gil, sending shockwaves to his Royal Court and his constituents. But Gong-gil is already in love with another man. Dubbed by The New York Times as “maybe the equivalent of Brokeback Mountain,” ImageOut is eager to offer Rochester a rare opportunity to enjoy this unforgettable tale of love, friendship, and ultimate sacrifice.

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