The Cruel Story of a Woman Who Spins and Spins the Wheel

The Cruel Story of a Woman Who Spins and Spins the Wheel

1984 · 105 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama

A young and beautiful woman born in the Korean countryside has to go through the many hardships arising from jealousy, lust and overbearing social control.

Directed by Lee Doo-yong · Written by Im Chung

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