
Painted Fire(2002)
In a time of political and social unrest in 19th century Korea, uncouth, self-taught painter Jang Seung-up explores his natural talent amidst the repressive world around him.


“Her spirit became inspiration, Her name became legend.”
A courtesan's daughter's fidelity to her husband, the governor's son, is tested when he and his family leave for Seoul and the new governor attempts to possess her.
Hyo-jeong Lee
Chunhyang Sung

Cho Seung-woo
Mongryong Lee
Kim Sung-nyeo
Wolmae
Hak-young Kim
Pangja

Lee Jeong-heon
Gov. Byun Hakdo
Choi Jin-yeong
Gov. Lee

Lee Hae-eun
Hyangdan
Hong Kyeong-yeon
Kisaeng Leader
Sang-hyun Cho
Pansori Singer
Myung-hwan Kim
Pansori Drummer
Chunhyang is a drama, romance film released in 2000 exploring themes of joseon dynasty (1392–1910). Directed by Im Kwon-taek, it stars Hyo-jeong Lee, Cho Seung-woo, Kim Sung-nyeo. A courtesan's daughter's fidelity to her husband, the governor's son, is tested when he and his family leave for Seoul and the new governor attempts to possess her.
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