Hwang Jin Yi (1986)

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.

Released Sept. 18, 1986 125 min 15+

Genres: Drama, Romance

Keywords: mdblist.ext.2k-blu-ray, mdblist.has-trailer, tmdb.joseon-dynasty-1392-1910

Production Companies: Dong-a Exports

Country: South Korea
Production Country: South Korea
Languages: Korean