Women of Yi-Dynasty

Women of Yi-Dynasty

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 2, 1969

Runtime

1h 36m

Genres

History, Drama

Original Title

이조여인잔혹사

Director

Shin Sang-ok

Description

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.