The Wedding Day
Originally released in 1956. The Wedding Day is a comedy/drama film. directed by Lee Byung-il. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kim Seung-ho, Jo Mi-ryeong, and Kim Yu-Hee
Synopsis
Master Maeng is very proud that an influential family will soon be his esteemed in-laws when his loving daughter, Mi-yeon, marries their son. A few days before the wedding Maeng hears a rumor that his future son-in-law has a cripple leg. Regretting that he can't give his lovely daughter to a cripple, he decides to marry his maid to him instead. Unexpectedly the future son-in-law shows up at the wedding hall and he is not a cripple, but a healthy and handsome youth. Feeling embarrassed, there is no way but to wed the maid to him. The Wedding Day is a recreation of A Happy Day of Jinsa Maeng, a comical play by Oh Yeong Jin. The first Korean film to win an international film award, the Best Comedy Award at the 1957 edition of the Asian Film Festival (now Asia Pacific Film Festival).
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 27, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
Production Companies
- Dong-ah Motion Picture
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wedding Day about?
Master Maeng is very proud that an influential family will soon be his esteemed in-laws when his loving daughter, Mi-yeon, marries their son. A few days before the wedding Maeng hears a rumor that ...
Who directed The Wedding Day?
The Wedding Day was directed by Lee Byung-il.
How long is The Wedding Day?
The Wedding Day has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was The Wedding Day released?
The Wedding Day was released on November 27, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wedding Day?
The main cast of The Wedding Day includes Kim Seung-ho, Jo Mi-ryeong, Kim Yu-Hee, Hyeon Choi, Ji-man Ha.