금홍아 금홍아 (1995): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1995, 금홍아 금홍아 is a drama film directed by Kim Yoo-jin, running about 97 minutes. “This is the true story of the Fauvist painter Bon-woong and Lee Sang, the poet and writer.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The story takes place during the period of Japanese Imperialism in Korea. It tells the tale of the life and loves of one peculiar poet. In 1932, Bon-wwong returned from studying fine arts in Japan. He is known as a painter of the Fauvism school of the Art. At the first successful exhibition of his works, he meets a young man, Lee Sang, a poet with really queer character. Soon Lee Sang and Bon-woong become close friends, and they meet almost every day and enjoy all kinds of interesting and usual events. Lee Sang goes to visit Bakchon (a health resort) for medical treatment. Bon-woong follow him. At Bakchon, Lee and Bon-woong meet Keum-hong (a famous waitress) and both fall in love with her. Lee loves Keum-hong physically, vulgarly, and indecently. On the contrary, Bon-woong loves her spiritually and platonically with respect. So, he can do nothing but watch the torrid love affair between Lee and Keum-hong.

Who’s in it. 금홍아 금홍아 stars Kim Kap-soo as Lee Sang, Lee Ji-eun as Keum-hong, Kim Su-cheol as Goo Bon-woong and Yoon Jung-bin as Byeon Dong-rim, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, 금홍아 금홍아 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 금홍아 금홍아 page.

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