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Great Monk Wonhyo (1962)

Movie ★ 10.0 125 min

History Romance War

After losing his best friend in a fierce battle against Baekje in the first year of Queen Jindeok's reign, Hwarang Won-hyo questions life and death and becomes a monk. Despite being courted by countless women, from Queen Jindeok to Princess Yoseok, Sammo, and Asaga, Won-hyo resists all temptations. Until one day, when he is moved by Princess Yoseok's desperate prayers, he wanders the streets, feeling guilty for his disloyal behavior.

Jang Il-ho Director

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Released
February 15, 1962
Runtime
125 min
IMDb
tt0355031
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Cast

Choi Mu-ryong Choi Mu-ryong Kim Ji-mi Kim Ji-mi Moon Jeong-suk Moon Jeong-suk Jo Mi-ryeong Jo Mi-ryeong Lee Min-ja Lee Min-ja Choi Nam-hyun Choi Nam-hyun Yang Hoon Yang Hoon Lee Yea-chun Lee Yea-chun Park Am Park Am Hwang Jeong-sun Hwang Jeong-sun Jeong Yeon-ja Yoon Il-bong Yoon Il-bong Byeon Gi-jong Byeon Gi-jong Choi Sam Choi Sam Park Seong-dae Kim Hyeon-ju Kim Hyeon-ju Kim Hui-Seong Ra Jeong-ok Ra Jeong-ok

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Frequently asked questions

What is Great Monk Wonhyo about?
After losing his best friend in a fierce battle against Baekje in the first year of Queen Jindeok's reign, Hwarang Won-hyo questions life and death and becomes a monk. Despite being courted by countless women, from Queen Jindeok to Princess Yoseok, Sammo, and Asaga, Won-hyo resists all temptations. Until one day, when he is moved by Princess Yoseok's desperate prayers, he wanders the streets, feeling guilty for his disloyal behavior.
Who directed Great Monk Wonhyo?
Great Monk Wonhyo was directed by Jang Il-ho.
Who stars in Great Monk Wonhyo?
Great Monk Wonhyo stars Choi Mu-ryong, Kim Ji-mi, Moon Jeong-suk, Jo Mi-ryeong.
When was Great Monk Wonhyo released?
Great Monk Wonhyo is a 1962 history, romance, war film.
Where can I watch Great Monk Wonhyo?
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