Winter Woman (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1977, Winter Woman is a notable film directed by Kim Ho-sun, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a serial novel by Cho Hae-il, "Winter Woman" deals with the sexual awakening of Yi-hwa, the daughter of a prosperous Christian preacher who has been raised to be morally and sexually conservative. The book and film earned the condemnation of conservative critics, however the author's leftist subtext went unchallenged overshadowed by the sexual themes. The film was the best selling Korean film of the 1970s and made a star of its female lead, Chang Mi-hee.
Who’s in it. Winter Woman stars Chang Mi-hee as Yi-hwa, Shin Seong-il as Heo Min, Kim Chu-ryeon as Woo Seok-ki and Sunwoo Yong-nyeo as Yi-hwa's mother.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Winter Woman 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 Winter Woman page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Winter Woman (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Winter Woman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Winter Woman worth watching?
- Winter Woman holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Winter Woman?
- Winter Woman stars Chang Mi-hee, Shin Seong-il, Kim Chu-ryeon and Sunwoo Yong-nyeo.
- When was Winter Woman released?
- Winter Woman was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.