Cho Seung-Woo, Hak-yong Kim, Hyo-jeong Lee, Jung-hun Lee, Kim Hak-Yong ...( see more  see more... ) , Kim Sung-Nyu , Lee Jung-Hun , Seung-woo Cho , Sung-nyu Kim , Yi Hyo-Jeong

In late 18th century Korea, during the Chosun Dynasty, Mongryong, the son of a governor, falls in love with Chunhyang, the daughter of a courtesan. Because of class differences their love is forbidden...( read more  read more... ). He leaves reluctantly and promises that once he finishes his schooling, he will send for his beloved. But time passes and a new, vindictive Governor is appointed to the province where Chunhyang lives. Making himself her new suitor, the new Governor, pursues Chunhyang, relentlessly, seeking her hand in marriage. And when she refuses his advances, Chunhyang is imprisoned and sentenced to death. Mongryong and Chunhyang, the separated lovers must, therefore, fight to remain together.

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85% liked it

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R, 120

Directed by: Kwon-taek Im

Release Date: December 29, 2000

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DVD Release Date: October 16, 2001

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  • December 19, 2007
    One of my all-time favorites! Love this movie.
  • June 8, 2008
    What a beautiful love story. The story is an instant classic, and maybe already a classic in Korea. It is narrated by a singer which makes for a very different type of film as his performance comes in and out during the story.
  • May 4, 2008
    So as to be faithful to the man she loved, and who loved her passionately, she must go through all the circles in Hell.
    As we have heard so many times, no gain without pain.
  • January 24, 2008
    Korean culture and storyteller in cinema. Ancient story with moral teachings. To be with one love and break every obstacle and boundry.
  • June 21, 2007
    Awesome movie, own it!
  • December 20, 2006
    Fascinating and utterly unique retelling of ancient folk epic.
  • July 14, 2006
    Extremely lethargic, but who gives a shit?

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November 30, 2001
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

A premodern folk tale in a postmodern form that refreshes both the eye and our ideas about storytelling. full review

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