Insect Woman
충녀
Synopsis
A schoolgirl goes from braids to bouffant when her mother makes her a bar hostess/prostitute. She cures impotence for Professor Lee and becomes his concubine. His entrepreneurial wife is initially shocked but soon accepts the arrangement and even gives the girl an allowance.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Ki-young
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Ki-young, Kim Seung-ok
- Original Score
- Sang-gi Han
- Original Title
- 충녀
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Hanlip Industrial
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Ki-young
Kim Ki-young, Kim Seung-ok
Sang-gi Han
Jung Il-sung
Hyeon Dong-chun
Han Jin-seob
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Ki-young
Director
Kim Ki-young
Writer
Jung Il-sung
Director of Photography
Hyeon Dong-chun
Editor
Kim Seung-ok
Writer
Han Jin-seob
Producer
Sang-gi Han
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Insect Woman
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What is Insect Woman about?
A schoolgirl goes from braids to bouffant when her mother makes her a bar hostess/prostitute. She cures impotence for Professor Lee and becomes his concubine. His entrepreneurial wife is initially shocked but soon accepts the arrangement and even gives the girl an allowance.
Who directed Insect Woman?
Insect Woman was directed by Kim Ki-young.
Who stars in Insect Woman?
The principal cast of Insect Woman includes Youn Yuh-jung, Namkoong Won, Jeon Gye-hyeon, Park Jeong-ja, Sa Mi-ja.
When was Insect Woman released and how long is it?
Insect Woman was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Insect Woman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Insect Woman was composed by Sang-gi Han.