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Muoi

Posted under Korean Movies by admin on Saturday 14 February 2009 at 02:59

Director: Hyung-tae Kim
Writer: Tae-kyeong Kim
Release Date: 26 July 2007 (South Korea)
Genre: Horror
Plot Outline:
“Muoi” charts the path of a Korean writer who travels to Vietnam in search of stories for her second novel. There she learns about a mystery centered around a century-old vengeful spirit.

Plot Synopsis:

Director Kim Tae Kyeong, who scared the Korean movie scene with his 2004 horror work The Ghost, brings terror back to the silver screen in 2007 with Muoi : The Legend of a Portrait. Starring Jo An, the film revolves around mysterious happenings in Vietnam that are said to have started over 100 years ago. (more…)

Hwang Jin Yi

Posted under Korean Movies by admin on Saturday 14 February 2009 at 02:56

Hwang Jin Yi (2007)
황진이

Also Known As: Hwang Jini
Starring: Song Hye-Gyo, Yu Ji-Tae, Ryu Seung-Ryong
Director: Jang Yun-Hyeon
Genre: Traditional, Drama, Romance
Production: Ciz Entertainment, Cine2000
Distribution: Cinema Service
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Synopsis

Hwang Jin Yi, a famous 16th century Gisaeng, is the most legendary courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty. She was noted for her exceptional beauty, charming quick-wit and extraordinary intellect.

The movie sheds new light on the life of Hwang Jin Yi, who made her art blossom even when her love was put to test. It also depicts the tragic life of Hwang who faces hardship due to her social status… (more…)

The Dirty Carnival

Posted under Korean Movies by admin on Saturday 14 February 2009 at 02:52

  • Audio – Korean
  • Subtitle – English
  • Year – 2006
  • Genre – Action, Crime, Drama
  • Run Time – 140 min

Directed By: Ha Yoo
Director/Screenwriter: Ha Yoo
Producers: Sung-Jai Tcha, Mi-Hee Kim
Executive Producer: Joo-sung Kim
Director of Photography: Hyun-Ki Choi
Production Designer: Ki-Cheol Kim
Editor: Gok-Ji Park
Cast: In-sung Zo, Min Namkoong, Bo-young Lee, Ho-jin Chun, Jae-moon Yoon, Gu Jin

Synopsis

A Dirty Carnival is the story of Byung-du, a small-time gangster in his late 20’s, for whom life is going to take a different turn. To save his family from getting evicted, Byung-du accepts to murder public attorney Park, who was standing in the way of his superior, President Hwang. Fascinated by the violent life of Byung-Du, one of his high-school friends, Min-Ho, now a movie director, decides to interview him and adapt his real-life story to improve his script, for a film about gangsters. Meanwhile, old flame Hyun-Joo reappears and brings with her the hope of a happier life… (more…)

Open City

Posted under Korean Movies by admin on Saturday 14 February 2009 at 02:50

Son Ye Jin (A Moment To Remember, April Snow) masters the art of seduction in Open City, an erotic crime thriller penned and directed by Lee Sang Ki in his first feature film. The chameleon actress is enchantingly breathtaking as the sexy, manipulative femme fatale who leads an organized pickpocket ring. The first Korean film to reveal the intricate inner workings of what is considered Korea’s equivalent of the FBI, Open City also offers a riveting first-hand look at the various methods of pickpocketing that will have the audience think twice before leaving the house. Completely smitten by Son’s beauty is Kim Myung Min (Return) who breathes much charisma into his complex role as a criminal investigator. As he finds himself caught in the deadly predicament of falling for his investigation’s prime target, the onscreen chemistry between the two leads explodes to a new high. Tightly coiled with sexual tension throughout the film, Open City shows all the right moves in all the right places. (more…)

My Wife is a Gangster 3

Posted under Korean Movies by admin on Saturday 14 February 2009 at 02:38

Movie : My Wife Is A Gangster 3 / Jopog manura 3 / 조폭마누라 3
Year : 2006
Country : South korea
Director : Jin-gyu Cho
Starring : Qi Shu (Aryoung), Beom-Su Lee (Ki-Chul), Yeong Hyeon (Yeon-Hee)
Website : http://gwife3.showbox.co.kr/
Run Time : 114 Minutes

Synopsis

Aryoung is sent away from her homeland of Hong Kong by her father . Her father is a powerful gang leader that is in the midst of a major power struggle. He is worried about the safety of Aryoung and thus gives her the choice to stay in another country until things settle down in Hong Kong. Aryoung picks South Korea, mainly because her mother is Korean and now lives somewhere in that country. When Aryoung arrives at the Incheon airport, three Korean gang members are there waiting for her. The gangsters were assigned to protect Aryoung by their Korean boss. Unfortunately the three unwitting gangsters were not informed of Aryoung’s background, nor are they aware that the person the would have take care of is a woman. Aryoung can’t speak Korean and the gangsters can’t speak Chinese. Thus an uncomfortable acquaintance period is endured until the gangsters hire a Chinese translator. The gangsters soon learn that Aryoung has quite a few more surprises behind her pretty appearance. (more…)

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