Tinker Wife (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1983, Tinker Wife is a notable film directed by Park Cheol-su, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. While on his way to the local temple to ring an ancient bell which will grant his dying mother safe passage to the afterlife, Jong-du's father is killed by a Japanese soldier who was looting the temple. Out of respect for his father and grandmother and to help their spirits rest in peace, Jong-du tries to join the temple and cast a new bell to replace the one that was stolen however his obsessive behavior gets him kicked out of the temple. He marries Suk-hie who helps him scrounge for copper so he can make a new bell on his own.
Who’s in it. Tinker Wife stars Jeong Yun-hui as Suk-hie, Kim Dong-hyun as Jong-du, Hwang Hae and Jin Bong-jin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Tinker Wife sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tinker Wife page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tinker Wife (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tinker Wife change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tinker Wife worth watching?
- Tinker Wife holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tinker Wife?
- Tinker Wife stars Jeong Yun-hui, Kim Dong-hyun, Hwang Hae, Jin Bong-jin and Kim Ji-young.
- When was Tinker Wife released?
- Tinker Wife was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.