Deep Archive Finds in the Vein of Ok-nyeo: Cult Guide

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.

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

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.

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

Dir: Woon-gyu Na

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

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dir: Woon-gyu Na

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.

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Beongeoli Sam-ryong perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

Dir: Woon-gyu Na

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dir: Woon-gyu Na

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.