Women of Yi-Dynasty (1969)

9.0/10 • 96 min • History Drama

Overview

Four short stories examing the lives of women in the last 18th and 19th century Story 1: 'Wives Should Be Submissive'--A father tries to marry his daughter into a wealthy family. Story 2: 'A Daughter-In-Law Is No Better Than A Stranger'--A woman thinks that her daughter-in-law has turned her son against her so she tries to kill the younger woman. Story 3: '7 Grounds For Divorce'--A wife begins an affair with her servant because of her husband's impotency Story 4: 'Prohibit Sex In Court'--A concubine's life is at risk when it is revealed that her infant child is not the king's.

Cast

Choi Eun-hee

Kim Ji-mi

Yoon Jeong-hee

Nam Jeong-im

Hwang Jeong-sun

Han Eun-jin

Do Kum-bong

Sa Mi-ja

Ju Jeung-nyeo

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