The Widow
Originally released in 1955. The Widow is a drama/action film. directed by Park Nam-ok.
Starring Lee Min-ja, Lee Seong-ju, and Lee Tak-kyun
Synopsis
The only film from female director Park Nam Ok, the melodrama The Widow offers a different perspective of the female experience in postwar Korea, and a woman's struggle between duty and desire. Raising a daughter alone after the war, widow Shin is much indebted to her late husband's friend Seong Jin but resists his romantic advances. Instead, she falls for Taek, who is carrying on an affair with Seong Jin's jealous wife. Shin is willing to give up everything for Taek, but his heart changes again when his girlfriend returns.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 2, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
Production Companies
- Ja-mae Movie Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Widow about?
The only film from female director Park Nam Ok, the melodrama The Widow offers a different perspective of the female experience in postwar Korea, and a woman's struggle between duty and desire. Rai...
Who directed The Widow?
The Widow was directed by Park Nam-ok.
How long is The Widow?
The Widow has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Widow released?
The Widow was released on April 2, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Widow?
The main cast of The Widow includes Lee Min-ja, Lee Seong-ju, Lee Tak-kyun, Na Ae-shim, Sin Dong-hun.