CHUNHYANG / 춘향

Starring Lee Hyo-jeong and Cho Seung-woo
2000, 120 minutes

Chunhyang is as timeless as the story of love’s loss and loyalty it tells. Mongryong(Cho Seung-woo, Tazza - playing at this year's festival, Marathon, YMCA Baseball Team) son of an influential government official, is secretly married to Chunhyang, a common courtesan. When he’s suddenly transferred away, she has to refuse powerful men to be loyal to the husband she can’t acknowledge and hope he’ll return before the burden becomes too much to bear.

Awards

2001 Singapore International Film Festival—Best Asian Director
2000 Asia Pacific Film Festival—Special Jury Award
2000 Cannes Film Festival—Palm D’Or Nominee
2000 Hawaii International Film Festival—Best Feature Film
2000 Pusan International Film Festival—Netpac Award