Cemetery of Beautiful Women (1985)

At the end of Koryo dynastry, Hyang-seon, the daughter of Master Song, had been chosen to be the Crown Prince's wife. Under the orders of Master Kim, Mi-kwang attacks and violates Hyang-seon on her way back from praying to Buddha. Hyang-seon kills herself. Due to this incident, both of Hyang-seon's parents are bestowed the King's poison (the death penalty). A struggle breaks out between undertaker and grave robbers over the wealthy dowry. Meanwhile, Mi-kwang asks for the hand of Ie-hwa, daughter of Master Kim. However, Mi-kwang dies because of Master Kim. Master Kim's wife dies when a snake comes out of the wedding presents and bites her. Ie-hwa is chosen to be the Crown Prince's wife. The day before she is to meet the queen, Hyang-seon's ghost appears at the house of Master Kim and has her revenge. Master Kim is killed. Now aware of the full story, Ie-hwa stands before her parent's graves and Hyang-seon's grave where she asks for Hyang-seon's forgiveness.

Director: Kim In-soo
Genre: Mystery, Horror
Runtime: 90 min
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Production: Hap Dong Film
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko

Keywords

goryeo dynasty

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cemetery of Beautiful Women about?
At the end of Koryo dynastry, Hyang-seon, the daughter of Master Song, had been chosen to be the Crown Prince's wife. Under the orders of Master Kim, Mi-kwang attacks and violates Hyang-seon on her way back from praying to Buddha. Hyang-seon kills herself. Due to this incident, both of Hyang-seon's parents are bestowed the King's poison (the death penalty). A struggle breaks out between undertaker and grave robbers over the wealthy dowry. Meanwhile, Mi-kwang asks for the hand of Ie-hwa, daughter of Master Kim. However, Mi-kwang dies because of Master Kim. Master Kim's wife dies when a snake comes out of the wedding presents and bites her. Ie-hwa is chosen to be the Crown Prince's wife. The day before she is to meet the queen, Hyang-seon's ghost appears at the house of Master Kim and has her revenge. Master Kim is killed. Now aware of the full story, Ie-hwa stands before her parent's graves and Hyang-seon's grave where she asks for Hyang-seon's forgiveness.
Who directed Cemetery of Beautiful Women?
Cemetery of Beautiful Women was directed by Kim In-soo.
Who stars in Cemetery of Beautiful Women?
Cemetery of Beautiful Women stars Kwak Eun-Kyeong, Jin Bong-jin, Nam Gyeong-Hui, Gwak Hye-myeong.
How long is Cemetery of Beautiful Women?
Cemetery of Beautiful Women has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Cemetery of Beautiful Women?
Cemetery of Beautiful Women is a Mystery, Horror film.
Where was Cemetery of Beautiful Women produced?
Cemetery of Beautiful Women was produced in South Korea.