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My Dear Keum-hong
“This is the true story of the Fauvist painter Bon-woong and Lee Sang, the poet and writer.”
7.0 / 10• 1995• 1h 37m•NR• Korean
Drama
Storyline
The story takes place during the period of Japanese Imperialism in Korea. It tells the tale of the life and loves of one peculiar poet. In 1932, Bon-wwong returned from studying fine arts in Japan. He is known as a painter of the Fauvism school of the Art. At the first successful exhibition of his works, he meets a young man, Lee Sang, a poet with really queer character. Soon Lee Sang and Bon-woong become close friends, and they meet almost every day and enjoy all kinds of interesting and usual events. Lee Sang goes to visit Bakchon (a health resort) for medical treatment. Bon-woong follow him. At Bakchon, Lee and Bon-woong meet Keum-hong (a famous waitress) and both fall in love with her. Lee loves Keum-hong physically, vulgarly, and indecently. On the contrary, Bon-woong loves her spiritually and platonically with respect. So, he can do nothing but watch the torrid love affair between Lee and Keum-hong.
Cast & Crew
Kim Kap-soo
Lee Sang
Lead
Lee Ji-eun
Keum-hong
Kim Su-cheol
Goo Bon-woong
YJ
Yoon Jung-bin
Byeon Dong-rim
KW
Kim Woo-ran
Choi Kyeong-ja
Park Ji-il
Kim Gi-rim
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Kim Yoo-jin's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. My Dear Keum-hong is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
