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Plot Summary:
The story of Hwang Jin Yi, the famous 16th century Gisaeng. This story is about the life of Joseon-era dancer, musician and poet, Hwang Jin Yi, who seeks perfection in her art relentlessly and the hardship facing women due to their lowly social status. Hwang Jin Yi is the illegitimate child of a noble and Heon Keum, a noted musician gisaneg. The story centers on the four men in her life and her pursue in the art of dancing. Her first love with a nobleman's son Kim Eun Ho ends in tragedy. Her love affair with Kim Jung Han does not have a happy ending either. Byuk Kye Soo is the Emporer's relative who are obsessed with her and tried every trick but still could not have her. Finally there is her devoted bodyguard Yi Saeng who never deserted her in times of need. Meanwhile, there is Bu Yong who not only is Hwang Ji Yi's rival in dancing but also in love.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 250
Genere: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags: psychological, captivating
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IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 40
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IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 53
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IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 281
Genere: Drama
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IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 205
Genere: Drama
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Duration: 150 min
Plot tags: captivating, entertaining
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IMDB Rating: 8.6
IMDB Votes: 66
Genere: Drama
Country: Mexico
Duration: 45 min
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IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 93
Genere: Drama, Romance
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Plot tags: psychological, captivating, disturbing
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IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 369
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IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 107
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IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 471
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IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 343
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IMDB Rating: 8.2
IMDB Votes: 90
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Duration:
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IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 4000
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IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 77
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IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 55
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IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 69
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IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 117
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IMDB Votes: 61
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IMDB Rating: 8.6
IMDB Votes: 544
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IMDB Votes: 254
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IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 494
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IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 12
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IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 285
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IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 37
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IMDB Votes: 22
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IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 3000
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IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 1000
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IMDB Votes: 9
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IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 82
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IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 400
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IMDB Votes: 98
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