Screenplay: Kim Ki-young

Direction Kim Ki-young

Cast Eun-Shim Lee · Ju Jeung-nyeo · Kim Jin-kyu · Um Aing-ran

Synopsis The Housemaid (1960) follows a renowned composer who becomes entangled in an illicit affair with his family's new maid. The maid, consumed by jealousy towards the composer's wife, begins to exhibit a volatile and aggressive demeanor. When the composer attempts...

Direction Im Sang-soo

Cast Jeon Do-yeon · Lee Jung-jae · Youn Yuh-jung · Woo Seo

Synopsis The Housemaid (2010) follows the story of a man who becomes entangled in a dangerous liaison with his family's live-in maid, resulting in a series of grim and unforeseen repercussions. The film delves into the complexities of desire, deceit, and...

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 Kim Ki-young

Cast Youn Yuh-jung · Nam Kung-won · Jeon Gye-hyeon · Choi Mu-ryong

Synopsis Fire Woman (1971) presents a unique twist on Kim Ki-young's renowned film "The Housemaid" (1960). The narrative revolves around a composer and his spouse, who reside on a tranquil chicken farm. Their peaceful existence is disrupted when a mysterious and...

Direction Kim Ki-young

Cast Nam Kung-won · Youn Yuh-jung · Jeon Gye-hyeon · Baek Hwang

Synopsis The Insect Woman (1972) follows the journey of a young schoolgirl whose life takes a dramatic turn when her mother forces her into a life of prostitution as a bar hostess. The girl's transformation from innocence to a world of...

Direction Kim Ki-young

Cast Kim Jeong-cheol · Kim Ja-ok · Lee Il-woong · Lee Hwa-shi

Synopsis Water Lady (1979) follows the journey of Jin-seok, a Vietnam War veteran who returns home injured and marries Sun-ok. Financial struggles lead to frequent arguments between the couple. One day, Sun-ok brings bamboo trees from her parents' home and establishes...

Direction Kim Ki-young

Cast Hwang Jung-seun · Shin Young-kyun · Kim Seung-ho · Park Am

Synopsis A Soldier Speaks in Death (1966) follows the journey of a young, sensitive botanist who, prior to his military conscription, entrusts his precious seed collection to his mother. As he valiantly serves in the war, his mother nurtures his plants,...

Direction Kim Ki-young

Cast Youn Yuh-jung · Hyeon Kil-su

Synopsis Cheonsayeo aknyeoga doila (1995) follows the story of two women who find themselves trapped in unhappy marriages. In a desperate attempt to escape their miserable lives, they form a pact to eliminate each other's husbands. The narrative delves into the...

Direction Kim Ki-young

Cast Park Am

Synopsis Hunting of Fools (1984) follows the misadventures of a pair of small-time crooks who find themselves entangled in a peculiar situation. Initially tasked with abducting a prostitute, they end up serving as her assistants instead. However, their presence disrupts her...

Direction Kim Ki-young

Cast Kim Ji-mee · Na Young-hee · Jeon Mu-son · Kim Hae-sook

Synopsis Hwanyeo '82 (1982) delves into the chaotic lives of a composer and his wife, who runs a chicken farm. Their world is upended when a young woman is hired to work as a maid. This narrative is the third installment...

Direction Kim Ki-young

Cast Kim Seong-gyeom

Synopsis Beasts of Prey (1985) follows the narrative of a man grappling with self-doubt who seeks solace in an illicit relationship outside of his marriage. The film delves into the complexities of his emotional turmoil and the consequences of his actions.

Direction Kim Ki-young

Cast Kim Jin-kyu · Jang Dong-hwi · Ju Jeung-ryu · Lee Dae-yeob

Synopsis Asfalt (1964) follows the aftermath of a tragic incident where a police officer, during an operation to apprehend a smuggler, inadvertently causes the death of the smuggler's wife. Two decades pass, and the smuggler is finally released from prison. Driven...

Direction Kim Ki-young

Cast Choi Bool-am · Park Byeong-ho · Jo Jae-seong · Im Ye-jin

Synopsis Transgression (1974) follows the journey of a young man who was nurtured within the sacred walls of a temple by devoted monks. As he approaches the pivotal moment of his spiritual journey, he must confront and overcome the trials of...

Direction To Man-Bo · Ahn Hyun-Chul

Cast Chi Kuan-Chun · Bruce Leung · Chen Sing · Phillip Ko

Synopsis Iron Fist Eagle Claw (1979) kicks off with the police, led by the upright Captain Liu, pursuing a dangerous criminal suspected of murder and assault. The chase leads them to a modest tea shop, where the villain attempts to bribe...