Woman of Fire

Woman of Fire

1971 · 100 min · ★ 4.8 · Crime, Drama, Horror

The lives of a composer and his wife, who live on a chicken farm, are thrown into turmoil when a femme fatale joins their household.

Directed by Kim Ki-young · Written by Kim Ki-young

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