Dongsimcho
Originally released in 1959. Dongsimcho is a drama/romance film. directed by Shin Sang-ok. With a runtime of 2h 6m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Choi Eun-hee, Um Aing-ran, and Kim Jin-kyu
Synopsis
Lee Suk-hui (Choe Eun-hui) lost her husband to the Korean War eight years ago. She runs a dressmaking shop that has fallen into debt. When Kim Sang-gyu (Kim Jin-gyu), the executive director of a publishing company, helps her pay off debts, she falls in love with him. He, however, is engaged to the daughter of his boss, Ok-ju (Do Geum-bong). His sister (Ju Jeung-nyeo) pushes him to marry the boss's daughter, hoping that will bring him rapid success. Meanwhile, Suk-hui's grown-up daughter Gyeong-hui, wanting her mother to be happy, urges her mother to marry Sang-gyu, but Suk-hui vacillates between social mores and her own happiness. Even though she and Sang-gyu truly love each other, she decides to leave him and heads for her country home after selling her house in Seoul. Hearing the news, he who is ill in bed hurries to Seoul station, but it is too late. All he can do is just to stand on the platform and to watch her train pulling away.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 9, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
2h 6m
126 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Top Cast
Choi Eun-hee
as Lee Sook-hee
Um Aing-ran
as Oh Kyung-hee
Kim Jin-kyu
as Kim Sang-gyu
Ju Jeung-nyeo
as Mrs. Kim (Sister of Sang-gyu)
Kim Seok-hun
as Han Ki-cheol (Sang-gyu's friend)
Kim Dong-won
as Chairman (President of publishing company)
Han Eun-jin
as Mrs. Park (Mother of Okju)
Do Kum-bong
as Ok-joo Lee (Sang-gyu's fiancé)
Kim Seung-ho
as Busan President Kim (Trader)
Lee Min
as Shin Dong-il (President of a securities company)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
Production Companies
- Korean Films Co.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dongsimcho about?
Lee Suk-hui (Choe Eun-hui) lost her husband to the Korean War eight years ago. She runs a dressmaking shop that has fallen into debt. When Kim Sang-gyu (Kim Jin-gyu), the executive director of a pu...
Who directed Dongsimcho?
Dongsimcho was directed by Shin Sang-ok.
How long is Dongsimcho?
Dongsimcho has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
When was Dongsimcho released?
Dongsimcho was released on July 9, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dongsimcho?
The main cast of Dongsimcho includes Choi Eun-hee, Um Aing-ran, Kim Jin-kyu, Ju Jeung-nyeo, Kim Seok-hun.