Karma movie poster

Karma

May 21, 1988 1h 45m

Originally released in 1988. Karma is a horror film. directed by Lee Doo-yong.

Starring Nam Koong-won, Kang Soo-youn, and Kim Yun-gyeong

Synopsis

Governor Heo, worried over the plague that's sweeping the country, rebukes the Kus who make amulets to ward off evil. Heo castrates the husband when he makes superstitious claims and takes the wife as his mistress. Heo continues to be tormented by hallucinations and nightmares and begins to blame it on the Kus' curse. He kills the couple at their reunion and unable to ward off his bad karma, dies from leprosy.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 21, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 45m 105 minutes total
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Language Korean Original language
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Country South Korea Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
KO

Production Companies

  • Taehung Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Karma about?

Governor Heo, worried over the plague that's sweeping the country, rebukes the Kus who make amulets to ward off evil. Heo castrates the husband when he makes superstitious claims and takes the wife...

Who directed Karma?

Karma was directed by Lee Doo-yong.

How long is Karma?

Karma has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).

When was Karma released?

Karma was released on May 21, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Karma?

The main cast of Karma includes Nam Koong-won, Kang Soo-youn, Kim Yun-gyeong, Kim Yeong-cheol, Byun Hee-bong.