Also know as The Memorial Gate for Virtuous Women (???) is a 1962 South Korean film directed by Shin Sang-ok that gives a close up look at the reality of being a widow in Joseon.
The film tells the story of the widow of a nobleman who bears a son after having an affair with her servant. The servant and the baby are driven from the home by the woman's irate in-laws.
The film tells the story of the widow of a nobleman who bears a son after having an affair with her servant. The servant and the baby are driven from the home by the woman's irate in-laws.
