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Hwang Jin Yi (1986) (Blu-ray) (Numbering Limited Edition) (Korea Version)

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One of the most socially repressive periods in history for Korean women, 16th century Joseon left little space for one's feelings, especially if you weren't of noble blood. Born as the daughter of noble Hwang Jin Sa and a gisaeng (female entertainer), young Jin Yi follows in her mother's footsteps and becomes a gisaeng after seeing a young man who secretly loved her die by suicide. She spends her life entertaining rich nobles with her artistic talent and beauty, becoming the most famous gisaeng of Korea. Hwang Jin Yi is one of most storied female figures in Korean history. There have been various tellings of Hwang Jin Yi's life onscreen, including the 2006 KBS TV drama starring Ha Ji Won, the 2007 film starring Song Hye Kyo, and the 1986 film directed by legendary filmmaker Bae Chang Ho ( Whale Hunting ). Unforgettable is the leading performance by Jang Mi Hee, along with a brief but incredibly effective appearance by Ahn Sung Ki. Written by best-selling novelist Choi In Ho, Bae Chang Ho's Hwang Jin Yi was one of the first films to show the stylistic changes that would lead to the boom of Korean cinema in the 90s, and is the perfect start if you're interested in this representative figure of Korean history.

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