A Water Mill (1986)

Original title: 물레방아 · Released 1986-05-03 · 105 min · Romance, Drama, History · Rated Adults only

On the first full moon of January, in the town of Ha-pyung, there is a festival going on in the yard of Shin Chi-gyu, the town's biggest landowner. They are playing yut, a game of throwing four short sticks. The winner of the game is Ok-bun's husband, Lee Bang-won. Having no money, Ok-bun and Bang-won had been tenant farmers on Chi-gyu's land. With their winnings, they try to start their own business. Chi-gyu had always been drawn to Ok-bun. When Bang-won leaves, Chi-gyu comes on strong to Ok-bun. Ok-bun waits eagerly for her husband's return but Bang-won has failed in his business and returns a pauper. As their dreams go up in smoke, Ok-bun falls into deep despair.

Directed by

Jo Myeong-hwa (조명화)

Written by

Jo Myeong-hwa (조명화)

Cinematography

Heo Ung-hoy (허응회)

Music

Kim Hee-gap

Produced by

Kim Hwa-sik (김화식)

Cast

Companies

세경진흥(주)

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