The Widow (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1955, The Widow is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Nam-ok Park, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The only film from female director Park Nam Ok, the melodrama The Widow offers a different perspective of the female experience in postwar Korea, and a woman's struggle between duty and desire. Raising a daughter alone after the war, widow Shin (Lee Min Ja) is much indebted to her late husband's friend Seong Jin (Shin Dong Hun) but resists his romantic advances. Instead, she falls for Taek (Lee Taek Kyun), who is carrying on an affair with Seong Jin's jealous wife (Park Yeong Suk). Shin is willing to give up everything for Taek, but his heart changes again when his girlfriend returns.
Who’s in it. The Widow stars Sima Tirandaz as Zhaleh Farmayesh, Bahare Rahnama as Sarah Abbasi, Afshin Sangchap as Addicted and Behnaz Jafari as Monireh Jahed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Widow 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 The Widow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Widow tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Widow (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Widow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Widow worth watching?
- The Widow holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Widow?
- The Widow stars Sima Tirandaz, Bahare Rahnama, Afshin Sangchap, Behnaz Jafari and Parviz Pourhosseini.
- When was The Widow released?
- The Widow was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.