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A Resented Woman
Bo-Young's spirit can't go to heaven because she died as an unmarried girl. Her nanny who died before her feels sorry for Bo-Young and tries to arrange a soul marriage to Jeong junior who sends private supplies in private for his jailed father due to false charge to ascend Bo-Young to heaven. Meanwhile Jeong junior can not control the chief of village who false charged on Jeong senior and deprived his properties, and even he requests for hidden fortune. Thus Bo-Young and her nanny makes Jeong junior pass the civil service examination and beat the greedy and wicked chief of village to save innocent Jeong senior. Finally nanny and Bo-Young who loves Jeong junior ascend to heaven.
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Plot Summary
A successful businesswoman is constantly battling against the prejudices of a male-dominated society. She struggles to maintain her professional achievements while dealing with personal relationships that are strained by her demanding career and the societal expectations placed upon her.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its exploration of gender roles and female ambition, while others found its narrative to be somewhat predictable and melodramatic. It highlighted the challenges women faced in professional settings during the 1970s.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its timely subject matter regarding women in business.
Criticized for occasional melodramatic overtones.
Acknowledged for a strong lead performance.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of European cinema in the 1970s that began to more openly address complex social issues, including women's rights and workplace discrimination.
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