Tinker Wife
땜장이 아내
Synopsis
While on his way to the local temple to ring an ancient bell which will grant his dying mother safe passage to the afterlife, Jong-du's father is killed by a Japanese soldier who was looting the temple. Out of respect for his father and grandmother and to help their spirits rest in peace, Jong-du tries to join the temple and cast a new bell to replace the one that was stolen however his obsessive behavior gets him kicked out of the temple. He marries Suk-hie who helps him scrounge for copper so he can make a new bell on his own.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Park Cheol-su
- Screenplay & Story
- Park Cheol-su, Ahn Jin-won
- Original Score
- Jeong Min-seob
- Original Title
- 땜장이 아내
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Park Cheol-su
Park Cheol-su, Ahn Jin-won, Da-woon Jeong
Jeong Min-seob
Son Hyeon-chae
Kim Hyun
Kim Hwa-sik
Department Leadership Roster
Park Cheol-su
Director
Son Hyeon-chae
Director of Photography
Kim Hyun
Editor
Kim Hwa-sik
Producer
Park Cheol-su
Screenplay
Ahn Jin-won
Screenplay
Jeong Min-seob
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tinker Wife
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tinker Wife about?
While on his way to the local temple to ring an ancient bell which will grant his dying mother safe passage to the afterlife, Jong-du's father is killed by a Japanese soldier who was looting the temple. Out of respect for his father and grandmother and to help their spirits rest in peace, Jong-du tries to join the temple and cast a new bell to replace the one that was stolen however his obsessive behavior gets him kicked out of the temple. He marries Suk-hie who helps him scrounge for copper so he can make a new bell on his own.
Who directed Tinker Wife?
Tinker Wife was directed by Park Cheol-su.
Who stars in Tinker Wife?
The principal cast of Tinker Wife includes Jeong Yun-hui, Kim Dong-hyun, Hwang Hae, Jin Bong-jin, Kim Ji-young.
When was Tinker Wife released and how long is it?
Tinker Wife was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Tinker Wife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tinker Wife was composed by Jeong Min-seob.