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A Man And a Gisaeng (1969): cast, story & where to watch

1969 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1969, A Man And a Gisaeng is a drama film directed by Shin Sang-ok, running about 86 minutes.

What it’s about. A young man who was fired from his job for being unmanly decides to dress as a woman and work as a gisaeng. He gets proposals from several of his male clients including his former boss, Heo. He earns enough money to clear his gisaeng life and opens his own business with his friend Jeong-hui. Meanwhile his sister tells him that she is getting married. Later he finds out that her future brother in-law is the son of Heo. He doesn't know how to react. But Heo takes the man back to his company.

Who’s in it. A Man And a Gisaeng stars Koo Bong-seo, Do Kum-bong, Heo Chang-kang and Kim Cheong-ja, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, A Man And a Gisaeng has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Man And a Gisaeng page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Man And a Gisaeng tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Man And a Gisaeng (1969)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Man And a Gisaeng change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is A Man And a Gisaeng worth watching?
A Man And a Gisaeng holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in A Man And a Gisaeng?
A Man And a Gisaeng stars Koo Bong-seo, Do Kum-bong, Heo Chang-kang, Kim Cheong-ja and Yang Hoon.
When was A Man And a Gisaeng released?
A Man And a Gisaeng was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.