Legendary Courtesan: Hwang Jin
Yi
Official Website
Synopsis:
In the 16th century, under the
Chosun Dynasty, where ones fate was determined by birth, where men
were almost thought to be heavenly beings and women lower than
dirt, where only aristocrats were considered to be humans, there
was a woman born an aristocrat who chose to become a commoner and
put the entire world at her feet. Her name is Hwang Jin Yi.
More than just a story of a beautiful courtesan, Hwang Jin Yi is
about a woman who fights the worlds injustices and overcomes all
battles. Based on a novel by North Korean writer Hong
Suk-joong.
Film sneaking next Wednesday. Opens islandwide 27 Sep
2007.
