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The Surrogate Womb
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The Surrogate Womb

1987-03-21 · 94 min · ★ 7.1

History · Drama

A barren noblewoman encourages her husband to take a young peasant as a surrogate to secure the male line.

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Directors
Im Kwon-taek
Production companies
Shin Han Films
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kang Soo-younKang Soo-younOk-nyeo
Kim Hyung-jaKim Hyung-jaPil-nyeo
Bang HeeBang HeeMs. Yoon
Yoon Yang-haShin Chi-ho
Han Eun-jinHan Eun-jinGrandmother
Lee Gu-sunShin Sang-gyu
Kim Jeong-haKim Jeong-ha
Yoo Myeong-sunYoo Myeong-sun
Hwang KunHwang Kun
Lee Seok-kuLee Seok-ku
Joo Sang-ho
Park Jong-seolPark Jong-seol
Park Yae-sookPark Yae-sook
Jin Bong-jinJin Bong-jin
Lim Yae-simLim Yae-sim
You Gyeong-ae

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