The Love Story of Chun-hyang

The Love Story of Chun-hyang

1961 · 110 min · ★ 4.0 · Drama, Romance

Wolmae is a gisaeng living in Namwon. Her daughter, Chun-hyang, is secretly engaged to marry Lee Mong-ryong. Lee leaves for Seoul with his father and the new governor, Byeon Hak-do, begins coveting Chun-hyang.

Directed by Hong Seong-ki

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