A Shaman's Story movie poster

A Shaman's Story

May 13, 1972 1h 50m

Originally released in 1972. A Shaman's Story is a drama film. directed by Choi Ha-won.

Starring Yoon Jeong-hee, Sin Yeong-il, and Kim Chang-sook

Synopsis

Mo-Hwa is a famous shaman. When the Christianity is introduced to this small fishing village, Mo-Hwa's divine power is declining. Mo-Hwa is furious when she happened to know that her own son Wuk has studied theology. She performs an exorcism to throw away evil spirits from her son and tears up the bible. The conflict between mother and son breaks up the family. Mo-Hwa decides to show which spirit is stronger when she is asked to perform an exorcism for a drowned lady. Even though she performs shaman, the body doesn't come up to the surface. Mo-Hwa doesn't stop to perform and gradually she is going down into the water and never comes back.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 13, 1972 53 years ago
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Runtime 1h 50m 110 minutes total
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Language Korean Original language
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Country South Korea Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
KO

Production Companies

  • Tae Chang Enterprises

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Shaman's Story about?

Mo-Hwa is a famous shaman. When the Christianity is introduced to this small fishing village, Mo-Hwa's divine power is declining. Mo-Hwa is furious when she happened to know that her own son Wuk ha...

Who directed A Shaman's Story?

A Shaman's Story was directed by Choi Ha-won.

How long is A Shaman's Story?

A Shaman's Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).

When was A Shaman's Story released?

A Shaman's Story was released on May 13, 1972 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Shaman's Story?

The main cast of A Shaman's Story includes Yoon Jeong-hee, Sin Yeong-il, Kim Chang-sook, Heo Chang-kang, Sa Mi-ja.