Great Monk Wonhyo
원효대사
Synopsis
After losing his best friend in a fierce battle against Baekje in the first year of Queen Jindeok's reign, Hwarang Won-hyo questions life and death and becomes a monk. Despite being courted by countless women, from Queen Jindeok to Princess Yoseok, Sammo, and Asaga, Won-hyo resists all temptations. Until one day, when he is moved by Princess Yoseok's desperate prayers, he wanders the streets, feeling guilty for his disloyal behavior.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jang Il-ho
- Screenplay & Story
- Yi Gwang-su, Keum-dong Choi
- Original Score
- Mun-pyeong Hwang
- Original Title
- 원효대사
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jang Il-ho
Yi Gwang-su, Keum-dong Choi
Mun-pyeong Hwang
Yim Jin-hwan
Kim Hui-su
Bang Ye-jeong, Song Yu-cheon
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Hui-su
Editor
Jang Il-ho
Director
Yim Jin-hwan
Director of Photography
Park Seok-in
Production Design
Lee Jeong-su
Costume Design
Song Yu-cheon
Producer
Nora Noh
Costume Design
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What is Great Monk Wonhyo about?
After losing his best friend in a fierce battle against Baekje in the first year of Queen Jindeok's reign, Hwarang Won-hyo questions life and death and becomes a monk. Despite being courted by countless women, from Queen Jindeok to Princess Yoseok, Sammo, and Asaga, Won-hyo resists all temptations. Until one day, when he is moved by Princess Yoseok's desperate prayers, he wanders the streets, feeling guilty for his disloyal behavior.
Who directed Great Monk Wonhyo?
Great Monk Wonhyo was directed by Jang Il-ho.
Who stars in Great Monk Wonhyo?
The principal cast of Great Monk Wonhyo includes Choi Mu-ryong, Kim Ji-mi, Moon Jeong-suk, Jo Mi-ryeong, Lee Min-ja.
When was Great Monk Wonhyo released and how long is it?
Great Monk Wonhyo was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Great Monk Wonhyo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Great Monk Wonhyo was composed by Mun-pyeong Hwang.
Is Great Monk Wonhyo based on a book or true story?
Great Monk Wonhyo is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Yi Gwang-su".