

Madame Freedom
1956-06-09 · 125 min · ★ 6.2
Oh starts working at a boutique to help her make a living. Professor Jang begins dating the typist Miss Park, but decides to break up with her to protect her family. Han's wife anonymously sends a letter to Jang to reveal Oh's affair.
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- Directors
- Han Hyeong-mo
- Production companies
- Han Hyeong-mo Production, Samseong Film
- Countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Park AmJang Tae-yun
Kim Jeong-rimOh Sun-yeong
No Gyeong-huiChoi Yun-ju
Ju Seon-taeBaek Gwang-jin
Kim Dong-wonHan Tae-seok
Go Hyang-miLee Ul-san
Yang Mi-heePark Eun-mi
Lee MinShin Chun-ho
Go Seon-aeMyeong-ok's Mother
Choi Nam-hyunMerchant
Baek Seol-huiSinger
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