Ji-mee Kim Movies

Gilsoddeum

72/100

A historical drama that incorporates real footage from the 1983 KBS campaign to reunite families divided...

Kinship

58/100

Women of the Chosun Dynasty

62/100

Four short stories examing the lives of women in the last 18th and 19th century Story 1: 'Wives Should Be Submissive'--A father tries to marry his daughter into a wealthy family. Story 2: '... See full summary »

The Gates of Hell

Based on a legend from India, Sejon sets out to rescue Chungchu who was abandoned in hell by her husband.

Majimag jeongyeul

A woman, dissatisfied with her husband who works hard but neglects his homelife, begins a relationship with her husband's boss.

Angel, Put Your Clothes On

A woman raised by her cruel aunt runs away from home. She gets a job in a bar run by her mother, although at first they do not realize their connection.

The Secret Court

Queen Heon-ae becomes the regent and rules the country after the death of the king. However she is lonely and attempts to seduce her brother-in-law. Failing that, she has him arrested and tortured as she gradually becomes mad with power

Geu bamiyeo dashin hanbeon

A bored housewife falls in love with a young man. While she argues with her husband about this situation, her husband is accidently killed. She finds herself under arrest for manslaughter

Dying to See You

Two lovers escape from North Korea but become seperated in the south. The man becomes a newspaper reporter and the woman, a pickpocket. When they meet again, she is unable to be truthful ... See full summary »

View from an Alley

One father finds life nearly impossible to live as he attempts to raise his nine children on a pitifully small salary.

The White Crow

The 49th Day After Death

Cheol-san and his ten friends oppose first Japanese colonialism and then, following WWII, they resist the communist take-over. However the US forces mistake their allegiance and they meet tragic ends at Namrodang.

Choseol

While protesting the urban renewal project that will destroy their hovels, a group of squatters slowly come to the conclusion that it is their own fault they are without homes. They leave ... See full summary »

Two Weeping Women

Carrying a dark secret, the birth mother of an adopted boy arrives at his home and demands that he choose whom to live with.

King Taejo

Lee Seong-gye passes all his military training with the highest honors and at a very young age. He puts down a rebellion and destroys the Yeojin tribe that was threatening the northern ... See full summary »

Legends

Three traditional Korean folktales. Story 1: The kindness and good deeds of a poor couple earns them a bag of gold from heaven. Story 2: A brave man battles a bloodthirsty ghost. Story 3: A... See full summary »

Hwanyeo '82

62/100

This is a remake of the classic "The Housemaid" (aka Hayo). This time it takes place on a chicken farm run by the wife...

Jang Hie-bin

41/100

Based on a true story. The king falls in love with Jang Hie-bin, a woman of low birth and makes her his second wife. Shel plots against the queen, the king's first wife, and has her driven ... See full summary »

I

74/100

Park Dong-geun is falsely accused of a crime by Yu-jin. During his arrest by the police, Dong-geun loses his hearing. His sister, Kyeong-ah, attempts to exact revenge on Yu-jin but she is ... See full summary »

Myeongdongui wanggwa park

50/100

Gangster Wang loses control of his territory when newcomer Park arrives in town. Wang is forced to flee the country to save his life. Twenty years later, Wang is back for revenge and more dangerous than ever

Quiet Your Life

58/100

A couple are found dead on their honeymoon. Suspicion falls on a middle-aged couple seen near the scene of the crime.

Piarin guwolsan

Fleeing from the advancing North Korean forces during the Korean War, a group of civilians take refuge in the deep forests of Mt Guwol. Overtaken, they remain in hiding and assign ... See full summary »

The Secret Meeting

Eight Celebrated Kisaengs

The king orders Park Hae-cheon to travel across Korea and gather the most talented and beautiful kisaengs to prepare for an important state banquet.

Farewell