Yohwa Eoeuludong

Yohwa Eoludong (Korean: 요화 어을우동) is a 1987 South Korean film about the incredible life of Joseon-era kisaeng writer, artist and poet Uhwudong directed by Kim Gi-hyun and starring Kim Muh-hee.

Yohwa Eoludong
Hangul	요화 어을우동
Hanja	妖花於乙宇同
Revised Romanization	Yohwa Eoeurudong
McCune–Reischauer	Yohwa Ŏŭrudong
Directed by	Kim Gi-hyun
Written by	Kim Hyeong-jeong
Starring	Kim Muh-hee Park Geun-hyung Guk Jeong-hwan
Edited by	Hyun Dae-won
Release date	May 23, 1987 (1987-05-23)
Running time	90 minutes
Country	South Korea
Language	Korean

Plot summary

The story follows Eoludong (Uhwudong), a gisaeng, poet, writer, and artist who lived in 15th century Korea. Eoludong was a beautiful, talented, and intelligent young woman who was able to read and write well.

However, she was a divorced woman, which was not socially acceptable. She had no other choice but to become a gisaeng, and she used her position to gain favor with the noble classes.

Cast

• Kim Muh-hee - Eoludong
• Park Geun-hyung
• Guk Jeong-hwan

External links

• Yohwa Eoludong (in Korean)