

During a time of poverty and despair in the Joseon Dynasty of Korea, a satirical street play that pokes fun at the ruling class while giving a prophecy of ‘a new leader to save the world’ becomes immensely popular among the people. The author of the fable, Heung-boo, subsequently gains fame around the country and is sought after by both the oppressive political power and the rebellion leader who want to use his name and talent for their differing agendas.
Directed by Cho Keun-hyun
User score
7 votes
Released
February 14, 2018
1h 45m
Korean

Jung Woo
Heung-boo

Kim Joo-hyuk
Jo Hyuk

Jung Jin-young
Jo Hang-ri

Jung Hae-in
King

Kim Won-hae
Kim Eung-jib

Jung Sang-hoon
Kim Sat-gat

Jin Goo
Nol-boo

Chun Woo-hee
Seon-chool

Kwak Dong-yeon
Sheddong

Song Wook-kyung
Cho Tak-soo

Oh Tae-kyung
Kim Doo-nam

Nam Il-woo
Chief State Councillor

Min Bok-gi
Kim Bok-gi

Kang Ha-neul
Park Dol-Po

Kim Kyung-duk
Monk

Lee Hyun-woong
Kim Hyun-woong

Park Ga-young
Jo Hyuk’s woman

Kim Wan-sun
Queen mother

Limm Yea-eun
Audience

Kim Hyun-min
Jo Hyuk's house man