Title: Chunxiang chuan
Description: Set in 18th century Korea. Mongryong, the son of a governor, falls in love with Chunhyang, the daughter of a proud former courtesan, and they secretly marry out of fear of reprisal. Trouble results when Mongryong is ordered to Seoul to finish his education, and a new, vindictive governor pursues Chunhyang and then imprisons her when she refuses his advances. This movie unfolds through a p'ansori presentation.
Subjects: Social life and customs, Love, P'ansori, Chʻunhyang chŏn (Opera), Drama, Social classes
Places: Korea
Time periods: 18th century