A Sister's Garden (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 1959, A Sister's Garden is a drama film directed by Shin Sang-ok, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Dr. Nam, in his will, requests that his eldest daughter, Jeong-hui(Choe Eun-hui), marry a painter named Dong-su (Nam Gung-won). Jeong-hui is at risk of losing her house due to her father's debt, and a young physician Sun-cheol (Kim Seok-hun) who received his college education with the financial support of Dr. Nam, helps her by selling his own house. Despite his love for her, Sun-cheol cannot express his feelings because he knows of the request in her father's will. When Jeong-hui looks for a job to support her family, Bang, whom Dr. Nam once cured, offers her a position of saloon madam. Meanwhile, her younger sister Myeong-hui (Choe Ji-hui) promises Dong-su her hand in marriage. Jeong-hui, now running the saloon, wishes them happiness. It is only when she gets a proposal from Bang and decides to accept it that Sun-cheol confesses his love for her. Moved by Sun-cheol's true affection for her, Bang gives her up, and Sun-cheol and Jeong-hui exchange vows of marriage.
Who’s in it. A Sister's Garden stars Nam Gung won as Dong-su, Choe Ji-hui as Myeong-hui, Choi Ji-hee as Myeong-hui and Choi Eun-hee as Jeong-hui, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, A Sister's Garden has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Sister's Garden page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Sister's Garden tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Sister's Garden (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Sister's Garden change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Sister's Garden worth watching?
- A Sister's Garden holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Sister's Garden?
- A Sister's Garden stars Nam Gung won, Choe Ji-hui, Choi Ji-hee, Choi Eun-hee and Kim Seok-hun.
- When was A Sister's Garden released?
- A Sister's Garden was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.