Film
Great Monk Wonhyo
1962Directed by Jang Il-ho
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- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
About Great Monk Wonhyo
- History
- Romance
- War
Synopsis
After losing his best friend in a fierce battle against Baekje in the first year of Queen Jindeok's reign, Hwarang Won-hyo questions life and death and becomes a monk. Despite being courted by countless women, from Queen Jindeok to Princess Yoseok, Sammo, and Asaga, Won-hyo resists all temptations. Until one day, when he is moved by Princess Yoseok's desperate prayers, he wanders the streets, feeling guilty for his disloyal behavior.
- Director
- Jang Il-ho
- Writers
- Yi Gwang-su
- Keum-dong Choi
- Original title
- 원효대사
