
Five Hostesses for the Resistance
Seen it?1973 | 98 min | Drama
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
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Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
A patriot Park No-Hun is dispatched by Shanghai Provisional Government for Independence to assassinate members of the House of Council. In this situation Young-Kuk, brother of Hyeon-Ju who is a kisaeng of Myeong Wol Kwan, is jailed and Choi Chil-Yong, an inspector of Japanese Higher Police Department, is in agony of difficulties between Korea and Japan. Shin Yun-Il, a member of the council falls in love with a kisaeng whose name is Jeong-Mi. All of these are going their way under the influence of phases of the times such as carrying out colonial policies and each of them is linked complicatedly and causes troubles. After all their efforts concentrated on Independence of Korea, and Park No-Hun carried out his mission with help of 5 kisaengs of Myeong Wol Kwan. Finally he leaves for Shanghai with them.
How it earned its rating
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- Reach & staying powerNot counted
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- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew
Directed by Im Kwon-taek
- Park Nou-sikPark No-hun
- Shin Seong-ilUn-il
- Ko Eun-aJi-hong
- Tae Hyun-silJeong-mi
- Kim Ji-suHyeon-ju
- Choi Chong-minGuk-yeon
- Sa Mi-jaMae-hwa
- Yu Yeon-huiIl-yeob
- Dokgo SungCheol-yong
- Choi Nam-hyunChamui Shin

