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Topic: Film "The Surrogate Womb" (1987). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Release date
- Mar 21, 1987
- Genres
- History, Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10
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Topic: Film "The Surrogate Womb" (1987).
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[1] Title: The Surrogate Womb (1987). Release date: 03/21/1987 (KR). Genre: History and Drama. Runtime: 1h 34m. Director: Im Kwon-taek. Synopsis: A barren noblewoman encourages her husband to take a young peasant as a surrogate to secure the male line.
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[3] Title: The Surrogate Woman (Korean: 씨받이; RR: Ssibaji; also known as The Surrogate Womb or The Surrogate Mother). Year: 1986 film. Director: Im Kwon-taek. Subject: Love affair between a rich aristocrat and a poor servant during the Joseon period. Awards: Won multiple accolades at the 1987 Asian Film Festival.
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Title: The Surrogate Womb (also known as The Surrogate Woman or The Surrogate Mother; Korean: 씨받이; RR: S
Should you watch it?
“A barren noblewoman encourages her husband to take a young peasant as a surrogate.”
- Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Im Kwon-taek.
- Explores a historical love affair between a rich aristocrat and a poor servant.
- Won multiple accolades at the 1987 Asian Film Festival.
- It may not appeal to viewers looking for modern or fast-paced storylines.
Watch it if you want to see a historical drama directed by Im Kwon-taek.
The film is a history and drama release from South Korea with a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes or 100 minutes depending on the source.
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Is The Surrogate Womb worth watching?
It may be worth watching for fans of historical dramas, as it was directed by Im Kwon-taek and won multiple accolades at the 1987 Asian Film Festival.
What is the runtime or binge duration of the film?
The runtime is listed as either 1 hour and 34 minutes or 100 minutes.
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The Surrogate Womb is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not have episodes.
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