The Tale of Chun Hyang
춘향전
Synopsis
A tender hearted young noble man, Mong Ryong, falls in love with the famous Chun Hyang, the most beautiful girl of a Korean village, who is also a pure hearted artist but unfortunately from a humble family. This forbidden love yields a secret marriage which is doomed when Mong Ryong departs for Seoul to pass state exams and his absence lasts three years, during which no news is heard of him. Meanwhile, the arrival of an infamous new sheriff puts Chun Hyang in great peril when she refuses to break her marriage and obey the desires of the sheriff.
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- Director
- Won Jun Yu, Yoon Yong-gyu
- Screenplay & Story
- In Jun Paek, Kim Sung Gu
- Original Title
- 춘향전
- Country of Origin
- North Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Production Studios
- Korean Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Won Jun Yu, Yoon Yong-gyu
In Jun Paek, Kim Sung Gu
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Won Jun Yu
Director
Yoon Yong-gyu
Director
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What is The Tale of Chun Hyang about?
A tender hearted young noble man, Mong Ryong, falls in love with the famous Chun Hyang, the most beautiful girl of a Korean village, who is also a pure hearted artist but unfortunately from a humble family. This forbidden love yields a secret marriage which is doomed when Mong Ryong departs for Seoul to pass state exams and his absence lasts three years, during which no news is heard of him. Meanwhile, the arrival of an infamous new sheriff puts Chun Hyang in great peril when she refuses to break her marriage and obey the desires of the sheriff.
Who directed The Tale of Chun Hyang?
The Tale of Chun Hyang was directed by Won Jun Yu, Yoon Yong-gyu.
Who stars in The Tale of Chun Hyang?
The principal cast of The Tale of Chun Hyang includes Yong Suk Kim, Sun Gyu Choe, Sun Gyu Choe, Jong Hwan Ko, Son Yong Kim.
When was The Tale of Chun Hyang released and how long is it?
The Tale of Chun Hyang was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 26m.