Women of Yi-Dynasty

1969 1h 36m KO

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★9.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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Four short stories examing the lives of women in the last 18th and 19th century Story 1: 'Wives Should Be Submissive'--A father tries to marry his daughter into a wealthy family. Story 2: 'A Daughter-In-Law Is No Better Than A Stranger'--A woman thinks that her daughter-in-law has turned her son against her so she tries to kill the younger woman. Story 3: '7 Grounds For Divorce'--A wife begins an affair with her servant because of her husband's impotency Story 4: 'Prohibit Sex In Court'--A concubine's life is at risk when it is revealed that her infant child is not the king's.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Choi Eun-hee
Kim Ji-mi
Yoon Jeong-hee
Nam Jeong-im
Hwang Jeong-sun
Han Eun-jin
Kim Ji-su
Do Kum-bong

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Shin Sang-ok
Writers: Lee Sang-hyeon
Languages: Korean
Countries: South Korea

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ERA

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57 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Shin Sang-ok, shot by Seung-woo Choi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor O Seong-hwan shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Choi Eun-hee and Kim Ji-mi and Yoon Jeong-hee carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0389026 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Shin Sang-ok directs. Seung-woo Choi behind the camera. O Seong-hwan cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in South Korea. Dialogue in Korean.

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157 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Shin Sang-ok, shot by Seung-woo Choi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor O Seong-hwan shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Choi Eun-hee and Kim Ji-mi and Yoon Jeong-hee carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0389026 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.