Domestic Movies With English Subtitles
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"Madame Freedom" (Chayubuin) (1956)
Seoul Selection Bookstore
Saturday at noon
Produced in 1956, this film is the most famous work and most successful piece from the 1950s, presenting, for the first time, the commercial potential of modern Korean drama. Due to its social content, it is also a film that raised much argument and discussion. A professor's wife becomes obsessed with dancing at a time when such activities were considered inappropriate for a married woman. Her obsession threatens to destroy her marriage. Even after finding out about his wife's indiscretion, the professor still waits for the day when she will come to her senses and return home. However, the professor himself isn't beyond temptations, as he becomes attracted to an undergraduate. Located near Anguk Station on subway line 3. Tickets: 3,000 won. Details: (02) 734-9565 or http://www.seoulselection.com
Seoul Selection Bookstore
Saturday at noon
Produced in 1956, this film is the most famous work and most successful piece from the 1950s, presenting, for the first time, the commercial potential of modern Korean drama. Due to its social content, it is also a film that raised much argument and discussion. A professor's wife becomes obsessed with dancing at a time when such activities were considered inappropriate for a married woman. Her obsession threatens to destroy her marriage. Even after finding out about his wife's indiscretion, the professor still waits for the day when she will come to her senses and return home. However, the professor himself isn't beyond temptations, as he becomes attracted to an undergraduate. Located near Anguk Station on subway line 3. Tickets: 3,000 won. Details: (02) 734-9565 or http://www.seoulselection.com
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