Ban Geum-ryeon (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, Ban Geum-ryeon is a drama film directed by Kim Ki-young, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Seo Mun-kyung, a merchant in ancient China where polygamy is legal, monopolizes the salt sales business. The magistrate of the province collapse families of Hwa Ja-heo and Hwang Mu-dae through Mun-kyung. When Ja-heo's wife Byung-ah fakes her death and disappears with Ja-heo, Seo is angered. But when he sees Mu-dae's wife Ban Geum-ryun, he is satisfied and this causes Mu-dae to end his own life. Geum-ryun makes Seo's concubines Chun-ae and Kyo-ah lose their sight and she takes Byung-ah to Seo. When Byung-ah has Seo's baby, antagonism and jealousy grows between the two women. Geum-ryun's jealousy kills Byung-ah's whole family and also kills Seo. Geum-ryun chooses to join her husband in death.
Who’s in it. Ban Geum-ryeon stars Shin Seong-il, Park Jeong-ja, Lee Hwa-si and Kim Young-ae.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ban Geum-ryeon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ban Geum-ryeon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ban Geum-ryeon (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ban Geum-ryeon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Ban Geum-ryeon?
- Ban Geum-ryeon stars Shin Seong-il, Park Jeong-ja, Lee Hwa-si and Kim Young-ae.
- When was Ban Geum-ryeon released?
- Ban Geum-ryeon was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.