M18 ( Sexual Scenes) / Korean (with English subtitles) / Drama / 100 min
Shin, a nobleman, and his wife have been trying to conceive a male heir to continue his family name. The couple’s difficulty in conceiving lead Shin into a forbidden relationship with the young servant girl selected as the family’s surrogate wife. The lovers persevere even as their passionate affair is doomed from the start. A celebrated Korean classic, the film brings to light the female plight in past and present Korean society. The film was critically acclaimed at its release, winning the Best Actress award at the 44th Venice Film Festival.
| Director: Im Kwon-Taek |
| Cast: Soo-youn Kang, Gu-sun Lee, Yang-ha Yun |
| Release Date: 01, September 2017 |