Bo-shim's father sends her to a rich man to be his concubine. Her lover, Geum-ryong, becomes a Buddhist monk in the hope of forgetting her but with little success.
If you're looking for a quiet, deeply melancholic dive into old-school Korean melodrama, then yes, **Hwashimgok** is absolutely worth your time. It’s a slow burn, full of quiet suffering, perfect for those who appreciate character over plot fireworks. But if you need something fast-paced or easily digestible, you'll pr...
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"If you're looking for a quiet, deeply melancholic dive into old-school Korean melodrama, then yes, **Hwashimgok** is absolutely worth your time. It’s a slow burn, full of quiet suffering, perfect for those who appreciate character over plot fireworks. But if you need something fast-paced or easily digestible, you'll probably find yourself restless. 😥 Bo-shim’s story is just... heavy. Her father sends her off, like, *sells* her, to be a rich man's concubine. The film doesn't really explain *why..."
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