Transgression (1974)
Overview
Chim-Ae, an orphan, is saved by an old monk of Seo San Temple, Mu Bul Dang while he is wandering in war fires. Then he enters the priesthood and trains himself a mountaineering asceticism. When he becomes an eminent young priest, the last trial to receive the mantle of the preceding abbot applies on him. The old monk sends the fairest of the fair, Myo-Hyang of cottage Ni Am to Chim-Ae to form a connection with her. But Chim-Ae quickly removes his earthly desires towards woman and goes through this hardship by fasting meditation. However the old monk recognizes that love sprouted between two youngsters and shows Chim-Ae the face of transgression which he mentally violated without hesitation to make Chim-Ae and Myo-Hyang go back to mundane existence.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | ko |
| Popularity | 0.595 |
Directed By
Kim Ki-young
Crew
Kim Ki-young
Kim Ki-young
Cha Jung-nam
Ko Un
Lee Gyeong-u
Jo Cheon-seok
Jeong Il-seong
Hyeon Dong-chun
Sang-gi Han
Lee Myung-soo
Lee Jae-woong
Lee Woo-Suk
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