Women of Yi-Dynasty (1969)

Original title: 이조 여인잔혹사 · Released 1969-05-02 · 96 min · Drama, History

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.

Directed by

Shin Sang-ok (신상옥)

Written by

Lee Sang-hyeon

Cinematography

Seung-woo Choi (최승우)

Editing

O Seong-hwan (오성환)

Music

Jeong Yoon-joo (정윤주)

Produced by

Shin Sang-ok (신상옥)

Cast

Companies

신필름

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