Cast: Lee Ye-chun

Direction Kim Ki-young

Cast Kim Jin-kyu · Ju Jeung-nyeo · Lee Ye-chun

Synopsis Burying Old Alive (1963) is set in the ancient kingdom of Goryeo, present-day Korea, before the adoption of Confucianism. The story revolves around a nobleman who challenges the prevailing custom of leaving elderly parents, particularly those over 70, to fend...

Direction Choi In-hyeon

Cast Kim Ji-mee · Lee Ye-chun · Nam Kung-won · Kim Hye-jeong

Synopsis Obokmun (1966) follows a gripping tale set in a time of intellectual turmoil. A mysterious figure is systematically eliminating Confucian scholars from the royal court, casting a shadow of fear and uncertainty. Scholar Kim Un-guk, sensing his own life may...

Direction Lee Kang-cheon

Cast Shin Young-kyun · Moon Jeong-suk · Lee Ye-chun

Synopsis I Have Been Cheated (1964) follows the gripping tale of Kim Su-im, a North Korean spy who infiltrates South Korea with the mission to establish a communist party. However, her plans are thwarted when she is deceived by her own...

Direction Shin Sang-ok

Cast Shin Young-kyun · Choi Eun-hee · Lee Ye-chun · Han Eun-jin

Synopsis Torchlight (1963) unfolds as a gripping historical drama set against the backdrop of China's Qing Dynasty and the reign of Korea's Yeongjo the Great. Tensions escalate when a haughty Qing envoy, during his visit to Korea, takes offense and insists...

Direction Han Hyeong-Mo

Cast Ahn Sung-Kee · Choi Ji-hie · Heo Jang-kang · Kim Seung-ho

Synopsis A Dream of Fortune (1961) follows Son Hak-su (Kim Seung-ho), a dedicated middle school teacher struggling to make ends meet due to his monthly mortgage payments for a government-sold welfare housing facility. His life takes a dramatic turn when he...

Direction Lee Kang-cheon

Cast Kim Jin-kyu · Kim Ji-mee · Kim Seung-ho · Lee Ye-chun

Synopsis The Mountains and Rivers Left Behind (1962) is a cinematic work that portrays North Koreans in a state of desperation, attempting to flee their homeland. The narrative highlights their struggles and the constraints imposed by Soviet forces, who are depicted...

Direction Kim Ki-duk II

Cast Park No-sik · Ji-su Kim · Mi Yu · Lee Ye-chun

Direction Moon Yeo-song

Cast Jang Dong-hwi · Hwang Jung-seun · Park No-sik · Lee Ye-chun

Synopsis The Weeds of Spring (1989) follows the story of Dong-seok, a man who is determined to abandon his criminal past. However, his efforts to turn over a new leaf are met with skepticism from those around him, including his own...

Direction Lee Kang-cheon

Cast Shin Young-kyun · Kim Ji-mee · Heo Jang-kang · Lee Ye-chun

Synopsis Live Stronger (1965) follows the journey of a dignified aristocrat who finds himself in dire financial straits. His devoted wife, unbeknownst to him, takes up work as a seamstress to make ends meet. Upon uncovering her secret, the nobleman, overwhelmed...

Direction Chang Il-ho

Cast Choi Eun-hee · Do Geum-bong · Kim Seok-hun · Shin Young-kyun

Synopsis The Noble Thief, Iljimae (1961) follows the journey of a young orphan whose life takes a dramatic turn after his noble parents are tragically taken from him through the deceitful machinations of a cunning courtier. As he matures, he transforms...

Direction Lee Kang-cheon

Cast Kim Jin-kyu · Lee Ye-chun · Um Aing-ran

Synopsis Eight Swordsmen (1963) follows a group of eight highly skilled swordsmen who band together with a shared mission: to reinstate the rightful monarchy and stand against the oppressive rule of the usurper Kwang Hae-kun.

Direction Lee Kang-cheon

Cast Lee Ye-chun · Lee Kyeong-hie · Kim Seung-ho

Synopsis Vagabond (1961) follows the journey of a youthful individual who indulges in a life of enjoyment, causing concern for his spouse and father. In an effort to guide him towards a more meaningful existence, they persuade him to embark on...

Direction Lee Yong-min

Cast Lee Ye-chun · Do Geum-bong · Jeong Ae-Ran · Lee Bin-Hwa

Synopsis A Devilish Murder (1965) centers around a tale of jealousy and retribution. A mother, consumed by envy, orchestrates the murder of her daughter-in-law with the assistance of a maid. However, the spirit of the deceased woman does not rest in...

Direction Lee Kang-cheon

Cast Choi Eun-hee · Kim Jin-kyu · Shin Sung-il · Kim Hye-jeong

Synopsis History of Love (1960) follows the emotional journey of a woman who takes a young student under her wing, as he was once a pupil of her late husband. As she nurtures his talents, she finds herself deeply in love...

Direction Kim Ki-duk II

Cast Shin Sung-il · Um Aing-ran · Kim Mi-hye · Kim Han-seob

Synopsis Barefoot Youth (1964) follows the intertwined lives of two young lovers as they navigate the complexities of their relationship. The narrative delves into the various influences and pressures that shape their journey, ultimately leading them to a decisive moment. The...

Direction Lee Yong-min

Cast Lee Ye-chun · Kim Ok-jin · Jin Bong-jin

Synopsis A Horrible-Double Faced Man (1975) unfolds on a stormy day in a mental hospital laboratory, where Dr. Jeong conducts a daring experiment to resurrect a deceased individual. Unfazed by the ethical implications, Dr. Jeong is willing to sacrifice innocent lives...

Direction Walter Chung

Cast Kim Jin-kyu · Kim Ji-mee · Ju Jeung-nyeo · Mi-ryeong Jo

Synopsis Jang Hie-bin (1961) tells the tale of a monarch who becomes enamored with a woman named Jang Hie-bin, who hails from humble origins, and elevates her to the position of his second wife. Jang Hie-bin's ascent to power leads her...

Direction Kim Ki-young

Cast Kim Woon-ha · Lee Sang-sa · Lee Ye-chun

Synopsis The Sea Knows (1961) follows the journey of a Korean man who is compelled to serve in the Japanese army during World War II. Against the backdrop of societal disapproval, he ties the knot with his Japanese girlfriend. The narrative...

Direction Shin Sang-ok

Cast Shin Young-kyun · Choi Eun-hee · Kim Jin-kyu · Choi Nam-hyeon

Synopsis Tyrant Yeonsan (1962) follows the tragic trajectory of Prince Yeonsan, whose profound sorrow and self-destructive behavior transform him into a ruthless despot. In a fit of rage and vengeance, he commands the execution of court officials who had recommended the...

Direction Shin Sang-ok

Cast Choi Eun-hee · Kim Jin-kyu · Do Geum-bong · Heo Jang-kang

Synopsis Seong Chunhyang (1961) tells the tale of a young woman, the offspring of a kisaeng in Namwon, who develops romantic feelings for Lee, the son of a nobleman. Lee departs to pursue his education in Seoul, leaving Chunhyang to patiently...