Winter Woman
겨울여자
Synopsis
Based on a serial novel by Cho Hae-il, "Winter Woman" deals with the sexual awakening of Yi-hwa, the daughter of a prosperous Christian preacher who has been raised to be morally and sexually conservative. The book and film earned the condemnation of conservative critics, however the author's leftist subtext went unchallenged overshadowed by the sexual themes. The film was the best selling Korean film of the 1970s and made a star of its female lead, Chang Mi-hee.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Ho-sun
- Screenplay & Story
- Cho Hae-il, Kim Seung-ok
- Original Score
- Jeong Sung-jo
- Original Title
- 겨울여자
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Hwacheon Trading
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Ho-sun
Cho Hae-il, Kim Seung-ok
Jeong Sung-jo
Jang Seok-jun
Hyeon Dong-chun
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Ho-sun
Director
Kim Seung-ok
Writer
Jeong Sung-jo
Original Music Composer
Jang Seok-jun
Director of Photography
Hyeon Dong-chun
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Frequently Asked Questions About Winter Woman
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What is Winter Woman about?
Based on a serial novel by Cho Hae-il, "Winter Woman" deals with the sexual awakening of Yi-hwa, the daughter of a prosperous Christian preacher who has been raised to be morally and sexually conservative. The book and film earned the condemnation of conservative critics, however the author's leftist subtext went unchallenged overshadowed by the sexual themes. The film was the best selling Korean film of the 1970s and made a star of its female lead, Chang Mi-hee.
Who directed Winter Woman?
Winter Woman was directed by Kim Ho-sun.
Who stars in Winter Woman?
The principal cast of Winter Woman includes Chang Mi-hee, Shin Seong-il, Kim Chu-ryeon, Sunwoo Yong-nyeo.
When was Winter Woman released and how long is it?
Winter Woman was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Winter Woman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Winter Woman was composed by Jeong Sung-jo.
Is Winter Woman based on a book or true story?
Winter Woman is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Cho Hae-il".