Why a Cuckoo Cries

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Released July 28, 1967

Overview

The only son of a government official Yun loves Ok-hwa, the daughter of former gisaeng Gye-seon. But his father doesn't feel good about having a daughter of a former gisaeng as his daughter-in-law. He matches him instead with the only daughter of another official. Soon, Ok-hwa dies of lovesickness missing Yun so much. The ghost of her appears to Yun, who betrayed her and married another woman, to make him repent for his fault.

Runtime

1h 43m


Origin Country

South Korea


Original Language

Korean


Original Title

두견새 우는 사연


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • South Korea

Spoken Languages

  • 한국어/조선말 (Korean)

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