Ardor (2002)
An indecent affair, a daring love of a lifetime.
In revenge for her husband's infidelity, a young beautiful housewife, Mi-heun, starts an affair with an attractive young doctor, In-gyu. Despite her husband's efforts to regain her love and the disapproval by the conservative little town, Mi-huen gradually finds happiness and satisfaction in the affair and decides to turn her back on her quiet life.
Director: Byun Young-joo
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: November 7, 2002
Cast
- Yunjin Kim - Mi-heun
- Lee Jong-won - In-gyu
- Kye Seong-yong - Hyo-kyung
- Kim Min-kyeong - Young-woo
- Son Ji-na - Eun-yeon
- Kim Min-chae - Ye-seon
- Ha Seung-lee - Su-jin
- Hong Se-na - Yi-sook
- Kim Jung-tae - Dong-wook
- Son Byung-ho - Eun-yeon's Husband
Screenplay
- Byun Young-joo (Screenplay)
Music: Cho Young-wuk
Editing: Park Gok-ji
Production: CJ Entertainment, Fun and Happiness Film, Cinema Service
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, The Silent Terror of Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence Cycle and Pain, Divorce Process and Aftermath, Widowhood and Coping with Loss
Keywords
loss of loved one, forbidden love, domestic violence, doctor, relationship, divorce, extramarital affair, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ardor about?
- In revenge for her husband's infidelity, a young beautiful housewife, Mi-heun, starts an affair with an attractive young doctor, In-gyu. Despite her husband's efforts to regain her love and the disapproval by the conservative little town, Mi-huen gradually finds happiness and satisfaction in the affair and decides to turn her back on her quiet life.
- Who directed Ardor?
- Ardor was directed by Byun Young-joo.
- Who stars in Ardor?
- Ardor stars Yunjin Kim, Lee Jong-won, Kye Seong-yong, Kim Min-kyeong, Son Ji-na, Kim Min-chae.
- How long is Ardor?
- Ardor has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is Ardor?
- Ardor is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Ardor produced?
- Ardor was produced in South Korea.
- What are the themes of Ardor?
- The themes of Ardor include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, The Silent Terror of Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence Cycle and Pain, Divorce Process and Aftermath, Widowhood and Coping with Loss.