Based on the legend of the Shinjong, a massive bell now in Kyeongju, which was cast during the reign of King Seong-deok in order to stop a war. Each person in the region contributed to be ...
A lighthouse keeper and his daughter rescue a group of six people from certain death in the sea but, upon learning that they are North Korean spies, they try to report them to the ...
Three generations of women run a successful orchard together. When a handsome young sculpture wanders onto their property in the hopes of finding lodgings and set up a studio, the harmony of the household is destroyed.
Master Kim is furious that the apple of his daughter's eye spurns her love and marries the girl to whom he was already engaged. Kim sends the man on a mission to clear out the maurauding ...
A concubine plots drive the queen into exile and she usurps her place on the throne while nobles, loyal to the old queen, try to convince the king of the new queen's cruel actions and ambitions.
After her mother dies, Jung-hie goes to Seoul to live with her father and his family. He allows her to stay with the condition that she never reveals that he is her father.
Based on the autobiography of Lee Sang, a psychologist in the 1930's who blindy ignored the relations his wife was having with the men around her as well as ignoring the girl who was flirting with him
The ladies of the Lilac Society have been serving the community through public service campaigns. They become convinced that they can serve their country better if they join the armed ...
A doctor, feeling guilty about the death of a patient he neglected, falls into a prolonged drunken depression
Based on the life of Lee Kwang-su who was exiled to China during the Japanese occupation of Korea. After liberation, he was kidnapped by northern soldiers to become a mouthpiece of propaganda before he finally escapes to the south
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: '...
Kyeong-il falls into what seems like an incestuous relationship with his half-sister, Su-yeon. Although Su-yeon's father knows the children are not related since Su-yeon was adopted, he opposes their relationship and keeps the truth a secret from them.
When Su-mi receives a one-way ticket out of town from her boyfriend, Kyeong-min, she is crushed. She attempts suicide, but is rescued by Dong-won. Dong-won thinks he can help her by ...
During the reign of King In-ko, two princes clash over who will inherit the throne. Their discourse spreads to the ministers and nobles who hire mercenaries to kill off their rivals
When a squall kills most of the men of a fishing village, the women turn to a young manservant who finds that he can have his choice of wives.
In-su's discovers a young woman who has grown up without human contact deep in the mountains. Once bought back to civilization, the girl makes quick progress with language and adapting to ...
The son of a freedom fighter endures 20 years of hardships before he has the opportunity to avenge the death of his father.
Dockworkers struggle to support their families honestly while trying to avoid the temptations of smuggling and accepting bribes from gangsters.
With his father's blessing, a wealthy young man decides he wants to experience life starting at the bottom rung of society.
Three sisters go to Seoul to work as temporary housemaids in order to earn money for their father's 60th birthday celebration. They take on the added responsibility of bringing peace and ...