Transgression
파계
Synopsis
Chim-Ae, an orphan, is saved by an old monk of Seo San Temple, Mu Bul Dang while he is wandering in war fires. Then he enters the priesthood and trains himself a mountaineering asceticism. When he becomes an eminent young priest, the last trial to receive the mantle of the preceding abbot applies on him. The old monk sends the fairest of the fair, Myo-Hyang of cottage Ni Am to Chim-Ae to form a connection with her. But Chim-Ae quickly removes his earthly desires towards woman and goes through this hardship by fasting meditation. However the old monk recognizes that love sprouted between two youngsters and shows Chim-Ae the face of transgression which he mentally violated without hesitation to make Chim-Ae and Myo-Hyang go back to mundane existence.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Ki-young
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Ki-young, Ko Un, Lee Gyeong-u
- Original Score
- Sang-gi Han
- Original Title
- 파계
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Dong-a Export
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Ki-young
Kim Ki-young, Ko Un, Lee Gyeong-u
Sang-gi Han
Jung Il-sung
Hyeon Dong-chun
Jo Cheon-seok, Lee Woo-Suk
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Ki-young
Writer
Kim Ki-young
Director
Lee Myung-soo
Production Design
Hyeon Dong-chun
Editor
Jung Il-sung
Director of Photography
Lee Woo-Suk
Producer
Sang-gi Han
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Transgression
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What is Transgression about?
Chim-Ae, an orphan, is saved by an old monk of Seo San Temple, Mu Bul Dang while he is wandering in war fires. Then he enters the priesthood and trains himself a mountaineering asceticism. When he becomes an eminent young priest, the last trial to receive the mantle of the preceding abbot applies on him. The old monk sends the fairest of the fair, Myo-Hyang of cottage Ni Am to Chim-Ae to form a connection with her. But Chim-Ae quickly removes his earthly desires towards woman and goes through this hardship by fasting meditation. However the old monk recognizes that love sprouted between two youngsters and shows Chim-Ae the face of transgression which he mentally violated without hesitation to make Chim-Ae and Myo-Hyang go back to mundane existence.
Who directed Transgression?
Transgression was directed by Kim Ki-young.
Who stars in Transgression?
The principal cast of Transgression includes Im Ye-jin, Kim Byeong-hak, Jung Han-hun, Choi Bool-am, Park Byeong-ho.
When was Transgression released and how long is it?
Transgression was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Transgression?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Transgression was composed by Sang-gi Han.
Is Transgression based on a book or true story?
Transgression is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ko Un".