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Mulberry (1986)

Mulberry poster
Original title
Directed by
Doo-yong Lee
Genre
drama film, erotic film
Country
South Korea
Runtime
1h 54m
Rated
18
Rating
5.8 of 10 from 15 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

Set in a rural Korean village, a woman draws the attention of local men and faces the consequences of desire and societal judgment. The story explores her relationships and the quiet tensions of everyday life in a traditional community.

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What happens

Mulberry (Korean: 뽕) is a 1986 South Korean erotic drama film directed by Lee Doo-yong. Based on the eponymous classic story by Na Do-hyang, the film became known for its erotic subject matter, made possible by the government's gradual relaxation of censorship and control over the film industry during the 1980s. It was part of the wave of "Folk erotic" films that became popular in South Korea at this time. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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