Sa Bang-ji
사방지
Synopsis
Sa Bangji was an intersex person who according to historical records lived during Korea’s Joseon Dynasty. Taken in by a kindly benefactor, Sa Bangji lives in a monastery that is one day visited by a young widow, Lee So-sa, who is in mourning following the death of her husband. The pair’s meeting seems predestined, with the erotic attraction between Sa Bangji and Lee So-sa soon evolving into something far more transcendent – and dangerous. While aspects of the film – its stylised depiction of female actors and sex – identify it as a product of its time, Sa Bangji is undeniably a milestone in screen representations of intersex people, a film that refuses to shy away from the horrendous stigmatization faced by its titular character.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Song Gyeong-sik
- Screenplay & Story
- An Tae Kun, Chi Sang-hak
- Original Title
- 사방지
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Inchang Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Song Gyeong-sik
An Tae Kun, Chi Sang-hak
Joo Hong-shik
Kim Hyun
Jeong Jun-Kyo
Department Leadership Roster
An Tae Kun
Screenplay
Chi Sang-hak
Screenplay
Jeong Jun-Kyo
Producer
Joo Hong-shik
Director of Photography
Song Gyeong-sik
Director
Kim Hyun
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sa Bang-ji
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What is Sa Bang-ji about?
Sa Bangji was an intersex person who according to historical records lived during Korea’s Joseon Dynasty. Taken in by a kindly benefactor, Sa Bangji lives in a monastery that is one day visited by a young widow, Lee So-sa, who is in mourning following the death of her husband. The pair’s meeting seems predestined, with the erotic attraction between Sa Bangji and Lee So-sa soon evolving into something far more transcendent – and dangerous. While aspects of the film – its stylised depiction of female actors and sex – identify it as a product of its time, Sa Bangji is undeniably a milestone in screen representations of intersex people, a film that refuses to shy away from the horrendous stigmatization faced by its titular character.
Who directed Sa Bang-ji?
Sa Bang-ji was directed by Song Gyeong-sik.
Who stars in Sa Bang-ji?
The principal cast of Sa Bang-ji includes Lee Hye-young, Bang Hee, Kwak Jeong-Hee, Park Am, Lee Kyeong-hui.
When was Sa Bang-ji released and how long is it?
Sa Bang-ji was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.