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199359mSouth Korea

A Woman Being in Asia

아시아에서 여성으로 산다는 것

Synopsis

This documentary is an "Asian report" on so-called international prostitution. The subject matter of parasitic tourism in Jeju Island in Korea is focused on, and it is said that international prostitution in Asia has a relationship between countries, focusing on Thailand and Japan, and that it is not only a problem between countries biased by the flow of capital, but also in the context of "sexual culture" with long roots. In the second half, the question is what is the alternative and what is the boundary between prostitution and non-prostitution in the current situation that is considered to be like "ghetto" because it is separated from the life of the general public.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Byun Young-joo
Original Title
아시아에서 여성으로 산다는 것
Country of Origin
South Korea
Spoken Languages
English, Japanese, Korean, Thai
Runtime
59m
Production Studios
P.U.R.N Production

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Byun Young-joo

Director of Photography

Oh Cheng-ok, 박현선, Byun Young-joo

Film Editing

Byun Young-joo

Department Leadership Roster

Oh Cheng-ok

Director of Photography

박현선

Director of Photography

Byun Young-joo

Byun Young-joo

Editor

Byun Young-joo

Byun Young-joo

Director

Byun Young-joo

Byun Young-joo

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Woman Being in Asia.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Woman Being in Asia

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is A Woman Being in Asia about?

This documentary is an "Asian report" on so-called international prostitution. The subject matter of parasitic tourism in Jeju Island in Korea is focused on, and it is said that international prostitution in Asia has a relationship between countries, focusing on Thailand and Japan, and that it is not only a problem between countries biased by the flow of capital, but also in the context of "sexual culture" with long roots. In the second half, the question is what is the alternative and what is the boundary between prostitution and non-prostitution in the current situation that is considered to be like "ghetto" because it is separated from the life of the general public.

Who directed A Woman Being in Asia?

A Woman Being in Asia was directed by Byun Young-joo.

Who stars in A Woman Being in Asia?

The principal cast of A Woman Being in Asia includes Not specified.

When was A Woman Being in Asia released and how long is it?

A Woman Being in Asia was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 59m.