The Tale of Chun Hyang(1980)
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The Tale of Chun Hyang Synopsis
A tender hearted young noble man, Mong Ryong, falls in love with the famous Chun Hyang, the most beautiful girl of a Korean village, who is also a pure hearted artist but unfortunately from a humble family. This forbidden love yields a secret marriage which is doomed when Mong Ryong departs for Seoul to pass state exams and his absence lasts three years, during which no news is heard of him. Meanwhile, the arrival of an infamous new sheriff puts Chun Hyang in great peril when she refuses to break her marriage and obey the desires of the sheriff.
The Tale of Chun Hyang (1980) is a romance, drama and music film directed by Won Jun Yu, released on June 2, 1980 with a runtime of 2h 26m. It stars Yong Suk Kim, Sun Gyu Choe, Sun Gyu Choe and Jong Hwan Ko. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Won Jun Yu
- Writers:
- Kim Sung Gu, In Jun Paek
- Production:
- Korean Film
- Status:
- Released
The Tale of Chun Hyang Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Won Jun Yu, written by Kim Sung Gu and In Jun Paek.
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The Tale of Chun Hyang Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Tale of Chun Hyang – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Tale of Chun Hyang online?
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Who stars in The Tale of Chun Hyang?
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The main cast of The Tale of Chun Hyang (1980) includes Yong Suk Kim, Sun Gyu Choe, Sun Gyu Choe, Jong Hwan Ko and Son Yong Kim. The film was directed by Won Jun Yu. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Tale of Chun Hyang released?
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The Tale of Chun Hyang was released on June 2, 1980 and runs for 2h 26m.
Is The Tale of Chun Hyang worth watching?
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The Tale of Chun Hyang (1980) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.