

A Female Boss
1959-12-16 · 105 min · ★ 4.7
Would-be feminist Yoanna, running her own company, is insulted in a phone booth by a stranger named Yong-ho. While searching for a job, Yong-ho applies to a magazine named 'The Modern Woman,' not knowing that the company's boss is in fact Yoanna. She hires him with the intention of paying back the humiliation she received. But his masculine attitude captivates her and she ends up marrying him. She resigns her post and becomes a housekeeper, handing over the company to her husband.
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- Directors
- Han Hyeong-mo
- Production companies
- Hyo Seong Films Co.
- Countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jo Mi-ryeongCompany owner (Joanna)
Lee Su-ryeonEmployee (Kim Yong-ho)
Yoon In-jaChief editor
Kim Suk-ilBusiness director
Kim Hee-kapAssistant Editor (Mr. Huh)
Lee Dae-yubJournalist (Miss Yang)
Ju Seon-taeMr. Oh (Golf pants)
Choi SamOwner's uncle
Ku Bong-seoDriver
Kim Shin-jaeHair designer
Seok Geum-seongOwner's mother
Kim Jeong-okBoarding house' woman
Yang Il-minInterviewee A
Chu Seok-yangInterviewee B
Jo Seok-geunInterviewee CTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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