Spinning the Tales of Cruelty Towards Women

Directed by Lee Doo-yong (이두용)

Written by Im Choong (임충)

100min | Release date in South Korea: 1984/02/25

Gil-rye is a maiden from a respectable but poor family. She marries the deceased son of the powerful Official Kim's household. Gil-rye acts as young widow but she is violated by Han-saeng. When this is found out, Gil-rye is able to run away thanks to the kindness of her father-in-law. Gil-rye meets Yoon-bo, a servant in Official Chae's household, and marries him, becoming a servant herself. Afterwards, Yoon-bo hears that the honor of his household is to be restored so he takes Gil-rye to his hometown and marries her. However, when she has no children, Yoon-bo takes a mistress. Yoon-bo realizes that he is the one who is infertile. He forces Gil-rye to continue the bloodline. Gil-rye has a son. However, when her husband hands her a knife, Gil-rye understands and hangs herself.

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