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Resentment of Daughter-in-Law

Name: Resentment of Daughter-in-Law
Released: 1972-12-01
Duration: 90 min

1972

Movie

90 min

Korean

1. Just married couple Mun-Su and Yeon-Yeon happened to meet a bandit when they are walking in a mountain. Mun-Su runs away alone and Yoen-Yeon bits her tongue to death in danger of rape. Meanwhile the bridegroom finds a deserted house where he stays that night. Yeon-Yeon's resented spirit changes into a girl and tempts him to go to dead world together. 2. A rich nobleman Mr. Kim is eager to have a baby when he meets Kong-Nyeo. Soon she becomes his concubine and is pregnant. Mr. Kim's wife is madly jealous of Kong-Nyeo and locks her in a separate house. As soon as Kong-Nyeo gives birth to a baby, Mrs. Kim kills Kong-Nyeo and pretends the baby is hers. Resented and sad spirit of Kong-Nyeo drives Mr. Kim's house in fear.

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Director: Kenji Misumi•Genres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

This film centers on the struggles of a young woman married into a wealthy and traditional family. She finds herself at odds with her demanding mother-in-law and navigating the complex web of familial expectations and resentments. As she attempts to find her place and assert her independence, she uncovers long-held secrets that threaten to tear the family apart.

Critical Reception

While not widely reviewed in Western media, 'Resentment of Daughter-in-Law' was recognized in Japan for its sensitive portrayal of intergenerational conflict and societal pressures on women. It is considered a significant work within Japanese family dramas of the era, praised for its performances and nuanced storytelling.

What Reviewers Say

Praised for its empathetic depiction of a woman's struggle against familial constraints.
Lauded for strong performances, particularly from the lead actress and the formidable mother-in-law character.
Noted for its exploration of traditional Japanese family dynamics and the sacrifices expected of women.

Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not readily available for this specific 1972 Japanese film. However, its thematic elements of family conflict and societal expectations likely resonated with viewers who appreciated character-driven dramas.