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Release Year2008
Runtime1h 48m
LanguageKorean
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes40
DirectorJeon Yun-su
WritersHan Su-ryeon, Jeon Yun-su
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsPortrait of a Beauty
About Portrait of a Beauty
Yun-jeong, a skilled painter, disguises herself as a man in court to continue her family's legacy. Circumstances become difficult when her relationship with Kang-mu draws jealousy from the others.
Directed by Jeon Yun-su, Portrait of a Beauty leans on a strong ensemble — Kim Gyu-ri, Kim Young-ho, Kim Nam-gil — 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 drama titles of 2008.
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