![]() In Chunhyang I loved the feel good story of young lovers discovering each other for the first time as well as the skillful direction of the film by Im Kwon-Taek. It puts a more mature spin on the original story, and solicits a deeper emotional investment from the viewer.īoth films are great for different reasons. Where Chunhyang (2000) is an upbeat, pure love story with likable characters all around, The Servant is a poignant story of long-suffering and sacrifice. I have to say this retelling of the original folk tale was quite moving to watch. However, due to his lack of status, Bang-ja is convinced he doesn't stand a chance against the aristocrat, Mongryong. Both master and servant fall for the beautiful Chunhyang at first sight. He's satisfied with his existence until one day he encounters a woman who changes his life forever. Where the original Story of Chunhyang (and earlier film adaptations of the folk tale) tells the story of the beautiful courtesan's daughter and the handsome nobleman who falls for her, in this retelling this classic love story takes on a new dimension.īang-ja has worked in servitude to Mongryong for many years. Rewatch Value 9.0 The Servant is a retelling of popular South Korean folk tale The Story of Chunhyang, and can either be viewed as a prequel or a sequel to the 2000 film, Chunhyang. ![]()
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