Equal parts martial arts movie futuristic prison picture and sci-fi monster flick 'The Story Of Ricky' is set in an alternative universe similar to our own. After killing the drug dealer responsible for his girlfriend's death Ricky (Siu-Wong Fan) finds himself banged up in a prison ruled by a corrupt warden and a group of super-mercenaries known as the Gang of Four. Trained in an especially deadly form of martial arts and possessing super-human strength making him virtually indest
It's a long hot summer in Korea; on the outskirts of Seoul shy thirtysomething bachelor Jung-won (Han Suk-kyu) is reeling from the heatwave. Retiring to his photo studio he dutifully accedes to the requests of students who ask him to enlarge their favorite girls' pictures housewives who request him to restore their images of young age and elderly women who come to his studio alone to have photos taken for portrait. Everything changes when the unconventional twentysomething Da-rim (Shim Eun-ha) enters the studio one day. Stopping off from her traffic control duties more and more often Da-rim's consistenly surprising and endearingly awkward attempts to woo the older man cause a subtle excitement in his heart. However Jung-won bears a painful secret that as the pair grow closer will make any relationship tinged with sadness... Boasting an terrific central turn by perhaps Korea's finest actor Han Suk-kyu matched by an outstanding performance from Shim Eun-ha 'Christmas In August' is Hur Jin-ho's masterful look at a delicate relationship on borrowed time a surefooted but never schmaltzy romantic drama a beautifully evocative Korean weepie.
Haewon (Jung Eunchae) a college student wants to end her secret affair with her professor Seongjun (Lee Sunkyun). Feeling depressed after bidding farewell to her mother who is set to immigrate to Canada the next day Haewon seeks out Seongjun again after a long time. That day they run into her classmates at a restaurant and their relationship gets revealed. Haewon gets more agitated and Seongjun makes an extreme suggestion to run away together... Haewon dreams often. Her dreams will be compared to her waking life but none can be denied as being a part of her life.
Thrilling action, political intrigue, and forbidden romance all light up the screen in this inventive detective story set back during the Chosun dynasty!
One extraordinary woman's quest for love and honor... The headstrong Chae Ok (Ha Ji-won) grows up as a servant in the Hwangbo household and eventually becomes a Damo a low-status policewoman. Skilled in swordplay the brave and righteous Chae Ok fearlessly tackles numerous dangerous challenges and skillful criminals. Living in an unequal society she must not only fight crime and defend peace but also struggle for freedom and respect as a woman. Though Chae Ok never flinches in the face of adversity she is lost when it comes to matters of love. Her relationship with Hwangbo Yoon (Lee Seo-jin) her superior and the master of her household is close but complicated; though Yoon has long been in love with Chae Ok they are held back by class differences. While investigating a group of rebels the undercover Chae Ok finds herself falling for the charismatic gang leader Jang Sung Baek (Kim Min-joon). Torn between her attraction for Sung Baek and her loyalty to Joon Chae Ok's decision will not only change her life but also affect the fate of the dynasty itself.... The blockbuster series Damo: The Undercover Lady Detective ushered in a new wave of Korean period dramas and strong female characters. With beautiful cinematography high-calibre special effects exciting action choreography and innovative storylines Damo set a new high standard for historical dramas. Ha Ji-won (Phone) shines in her breakout TV role as the courageous and noble heroine alongside Kim Min-joon and Lee Seo-jin. Damo paints a beautiful tale of romance and conspiracy loyalty and betrayal in the Chosun Dynasty.
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