Mi-in-do (2008)
Release Year: 2008
Nation: South Korea
Alternative Title: 미인도, Portrait of a Beauty, Egy szépség portréja, Güzelligin Portresi
Director: Yun-su Chong
Writer: Su-ryeon Han, Yun-su Chong
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Lee Seong-hun
Companies: N/A
Genre: Biographical Film, Drama, Romance, Romance Film
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards:
Similar: N/A
Keywords
Keywords: eroticism, joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
Story
Mi-in-do follows Yun-bok (originally Yun-jeong), a woman with remarkable artistic talent living in Joseon Dynasty Korea. Due to societal constraints, she cannot pursue her passion for painting, but her brother, who was meant to become a court painter, commits suicide. To protect herself and continue creating art, Yun-jeong disguises herself as a man under the name Yun-bok. As Yun-bok, she falls deeply in love with Kang-mu while also attracting the affection of Kim Hong-do, her long-time instructor, who is unaware of her true gender. Meanwhile, a courtesan named Seol-hwa becomes hopelessly infatuated with Kim and eventually takes her own life out of jealous desperation.
Summary
Mi-in-do is a historical drama directed by Yun-su Chong in 2008, based on the real-life story of Shin Yun-bok, a famous Joseon Dynasty painter. The film explores themes of love, gender identity, and artistic expression amidst societal constraints. It portrays Yun-bok's struggles as she navigates life disguised as a man to pursue her passion for painting, while also grappling with romantic entanglements that threaten to expose her secret.
