Hwang Jin Yi

1986 2h 5m ★5.7

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.

Release Date September 18, 1986
Runtime 2h 5m
Country South Korea
Language Korean
Director Bae Chang-ho
Category Romance, Drama
Rating 5.7 / 10 (TMDb)
Year 1986
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