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Release Year1960
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageKorean
CertificationNR
GenresFantasy, Horror, Drama
Votes4
DirectorShin Sang-ok
WritersLim Hee-jae
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMadam White Snake
About Madam White Snake
A thousand-year-old snake that has transformed itself into a human, Madame White Snake (Choe Eun-hui), falls in love with a young pharmacist named Heo-Seon. Although they encounter difficulties, they are wed, and their love for each other does not change. However, Beophaeseonsa (a Zen priest) and Gwaneumbosal (the Buddhist goddess of mercy) order Madame White Snake, who had transformed into human without being granted permission to do so, to return back to the world of the gods before July 7. Grieving, she prepares to say goodbye to her beloved husband. But before she can return to the world of the gods in time, she falls into a trap set by Dae-yun (Choe Sam), who is attracted to her. Because of the trap, she is not able to keep the promised deadline, and ends up risking her life to save her husband.
Directed by Shin Sang-ok, Madam White Snake leans on a strong ensemble — Choi Eun-hee, Shin Seong-il, Han Eun-jin — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about fantasy titles of 1960.
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