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* The 53rd Canne International Film Festival, nominated in Competitive
Section
* The 37th Daejong Film Festival, Painting (Min Eon-ok), Judges' Special
Award
* Awards at the 5th Pusan Film Festival:Asian Movie Promotion Organization
Award(Im Kwon-taek)

Based on the Pansori folk song of the same title, Chunhyang tells the tale of
two star-crossed lovers who consummate their love after overcoming
various obstacles. Mongryong, the son of a nobleman, falls in love with a
beautiful maiden on a swing. He learns that she is Chunhyang, the daughter
of a retired kisaeng (equiv.to geisha)named Wolmae, but he pursues her
despite her lower social status.Mongryong succeeds in winning the heart of
Chunhyang and Wolmae and pledges Chunhyang as his life-long
companion. Unfortunately Mongryong is forced to leave the side of his
beloved when his father is summoned by the king's court. Sadly he leaves
for the city with the promise to return as a court official. One day a new
governor, BYUN Hakdo arrives in Namwon, the hometown of Chunhyang.
Notorious for his insatiable desire for women, he orders Chunhyang to serve
him after hearing of her beauty. When she refuses, BYUN tortures
Chunhyang and throws her in jail. Meanwhile Mongryong passes the state
exam with the highest distinction, whereby the king makes him his personal
emissary, a post which grants him the authority to punish corrupt officials.
Disguised as a vagrant and accompanied by his envoy, Mongryong heads
toward Namwon with a vengeance...