In this film, based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas-son "The Lady of the Camellias", the action is transferred to Korea..
Gyeong-son Lee
Is it worth watching today? Only if you have a soft spot for silent movies and don't mind feeling a little depressed by the end. People who love history or early Korean cinema will find it fascinating. Most people will probably find it a bit slow and dusty. It is basically the Korean version of The Lady of the Camellia...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Gyeong-son Lee
Jerome Storm
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"Is it worth watching today? Only if you have a soft spot for silent movies and don't mind feeling a little depressed by the end. People who love history or early Korean cinema will find it fascinating. Most people will probably find it a bit slow and dusty. It is basically the Korean version of The Lady of the Camellias. You know the story—the sick girl, the rich guy, the family that ruins everything. I was surprised by how well the French story fits into a 1920s Korean setting. It feels natural..."
Jerome Storm
