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Release Year1986
Runtime2h 05m
LanguageKorean
CertificationNR
GenresRomance, Drama
Votes7
DirectorBae Chang-ho
WritersChoi In-ho
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHwang Jin Yi
About Hwang Jin Yi
Magistrate Hwang's daughter Jin-yi, is jilted before her wedding because a shoe maker was smitten with her and commits suicide. Jin-yi becomes a courtesan, and becomes famous for her wits and beauty. She falls for Byuk Kye-su, but he's chosen to be an envoy to a far off kingdom. When he leaves she feels so betrayed she takes to a life of wandering. She meets Lee Saeng, a destitute scholar, and stays with him until she discovers he's going to sell her to a group of itinerate clowns. Instead, she joins them willingly.
Directed by Bae Chang-ho, Hwang Jin Yi leans on a strong ensemble — Chang Mi-hee, Shin Il-ryong, Ahn Sung-ki — 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 romance titles of 1986.
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