A Shaman's Story (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film
Released in 1972, A Shaman's Story is a drama film directed by Choi Ha-won, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Mo-Hwa is a famous shaman. When the Christianity is introduced to this small fishing village, Mo-Hwa's divine power is declining. Mo-Hwa is furious when she happened to know that her own son Wuk has studied theology. She performs an exorcism to throw away evil spirits from her son and tears up the bible. The conflict between mother and son breaks up the family. Mo-Hwa decides to show which spirit is stronger when she is asked to perform an exorcism for a drowned lady. Even though she performs shaman, the body doesn't come up to the surface. Mo-Hwa doesn't stop to perform and gradually she is going down into the water and never comes back.
Who’s in it. A Shaman's Story stars Yoon Jeong-hee, Heo Chang-kang, Kim Chang-sook and Sa Mi-ja.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Shaman's Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Shaman's Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Shaman's Story (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Shaman's Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in A Shaman's Story?
- A Shaman's Story stars Yoon Jeong-hee, Heo Chang-kang, Kim Chang-sook and Sa Mi-ja.
- When was A Shaman's Story released?
- A Shaman's Story was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.