Underground Favorites Mirroring the Impact of Jalitgeola: Cult Guide

Dir: Woon-gyu Na

The film concerns the 3-day rule of Kim Ok-kyun (1851-1894), and his attempt to modernize Korea.

Dir: Woon-gyu Na

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Looking for Love perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

The hero leaves Korea. But the village where Korean immigrants live is attacked by Chinese bandits. The hero and his friends want to return to Korea. Japanese police officers fire shots at border trespassers.

Dir: Woon-gyu Na

This action-oriented film tells the story of a traveling theatrical troupe. When one of the actresses is sold to criminals running an opium den, Woon-gyu Na's character rescues her and returns her to the troupe.

Dir: Woon-gyu Na

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Chilbeontong sosageon perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

A man comes to stay at a friend's house in the country. The household consists of a father, daughter, and a mentally disturbed son. The man falls in love with the daughter. One day she is attacked, but her attacker is slain. At first her boyfriend stands accused of murder, but in a moment of lucidity, her brother steps forward and claims responsibility. He is led away to prison.

Dir: Woon-gyu Na

About the pastor's daughter, who reconciled the irreconcilable fighters - the inhabitants of two neighboring villages.

Dir: Woon-gyu Na

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Arirang perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

A young man called Field Mouse (Deuljwi) saves a young couple when the woman is forced to marry a rich gangster.

Dir: Woon-gyu Na

A touching story about how, after a quarrel, the wife leaves home, and the husband is sad, watching the fish in the aquarium. In the finale, the wife returns and the couple reconcile.

Dir: Woon-gyu Na

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Cheolindo perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

The film shows humanity and sincere love, opposed to the old conventions. The story of the mute Samyon, who works for a landowner and is in love with the owner's daughter-in-law.

Dir: Woon-gyu Na

The violinist and the dancer fell in love. However, a man suddenly appears, with whom the dancer leaves, tempted by his wealth. A musician who has lost his beloved looks at life pessimistically and falls into despair.

Dir: Woon-gyu Na

Tae-jun, seeing the beauty of Young-hee, was inflamed with passion for her. However, her brother Young-jin prevented him from approaching the girl. By placing Young-jin in a mental hospital, Tae Joon finally has free access to his sister.