Yohwa Eoeuludong
1987 South Korean film
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Yohwa Eoludong (Korean: 요화 어을우동) is a 1987 South Korean film about the incredible life of Joseon-era kisaeng writer, artist and poet Uhwudong directed by Kim Gi-hyun and starring Kim Muh-hee.The film was based on a novel by Yi won soo(異園樹).[1]
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| Hangul | 요화 어을우동 |
| Hanja | 妖花於乙宇同 |
| RR | Yohwa eoeurudong |
| MR | Yohwa ŏŭrudong |
| Directed by | Kim Gi-hyun |
| Written by | Kim Hyeong-jeong |
| Starring | Kim Muh-hee Park Geun-hyung Guk Jeong-hwan |
| Edited by | Hyun Dae-won |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
Plot summary
The story follows Eoludong (Uhwudong), a gisaeng, poet, writer, and artist who lived in 15th century Korea. Eoludong was a beautiful, talented, and intelligent young woman who was able to read and write well.
However, she was a divorced woman, which was not socially acceptable. She had no other choice but to become a gisaeng, and she used her position to gain favor with the noble classes.
Cast
- Kim Muh-hee - Eoludong
- Park Geun-hyung
- Guk Jeong-hwan
