Also know as The Memorial Gate for Virtuous Women (???) is a 1962 South Korean film directed by Shin Sang-ok that gives a close up look at the reality of being a widow in Joseon.
The film tells the story of the widow of a nobleman who bears a son after having an affair with her servant. The servant and the baby are driven from the home by the woman's irate in-laws.
The film tells the story of the widow of a nobleman who bears a son after having an affair with her servant. The servant and the baby are driven from the home by the woman's irate in-laws.
Sim Jung Woo is an intelligent and handsome young man. He was the youngest to place first in the state examination, but he was picked to become the princess' husband. During their wedding ceremony, the princess suddenly died. Sim Jung Woo's life changed and he became the most unfortunate man. According to the Joseon period custom, he is not able to take the government post and he can't remarry. He then becomes involved with Jung Soon Deok.
A corrupt and cruel senior minister rises to power following the death of a Joseon king. The minister uses his lawless co-conspirators to prop up his power and abuse the king's subjects. One of the subjects - a victim of injustice - uses the law to punish the criminals and eventually help those in need. The female leads run a business that is as altruistic as it is profitable.
The two dramas complement each other in that Joseon Attorney portrays certain aspects of life in the Joseon dynasty not shown in Knight Flower.
Knight Flower stands above Joseon Attorney thanks to Lee Ha Nee, better developed chara cters, and an excellent script. Joseon Attorney is a bit more average for a saeguk although the actors are almost all excellent (except the FL and the ML's sidekick). It is also a feast for the eyes.
The two dramas complement each other in that Joseon Attorney portrays certain aspects of life in the Joseon dynasty not shown in Knight Flower.
Knight Flower stands above Joseon Attorney thanks to Lee Ha Nee, better developed chara cters, and an excellent script. Joseon Attorney is a bit more average for a saeguk although the actors are almost all excellent (except the FL and the ML's sidekick). It is also a feast for the eyes.