Portrait of a Beauty

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Portrait of a Beauty opened in South Korean theaters on 13 November 2008.[2] It was the 8th most attended domestic film of 2008 with 2,364,482 tickets sold.[3][4]

Plot

Retired court painter Sin Han-pyeong seeks to settle an old score with the most sought-after painter of that time, Kim Hong-do. Sin raises his son to surpass Kim Hong-do, but his son commits suicide over his lack of talent. The father then pushes his daughter Yun-jeong to disguise herself as her brother and enter the world of court painters.

The grown-up Yun-jeong, now known under the pen name "Hyewon," finally enters the court and learns to paint under the guidance of Kim Hong-do, who is trusted by King Jeongjo.

Kim Hong-do quickly notices Yun-bok's huge potential as well as his girlish features. Things remain normal until Yun-bok goes out and comes across a playful seller of mirrors, Kang-mu. When their romantic adventure takes off, it is Kim Hong-do who ends up heartbroken. Kim's jealousy and his desire to own Yun-bok physically and emotionally soar to a perilous level.

Cast

Artistic license

Sin Yun-bok, better known by the art name Hyewon, was a real historical figure who produced a host of thematically provocative and artistically excellent paintings in the 18th century. However, not one record of the painter still exists.[5][6]

Several art history scholars have criticized the Korean entertainment industry for distorting historical facts about the painter, who was unquestionably a man.[7] The novel had also been adapted into the television series Painter of the Wind.

Awards and nominations

2009 Baeksang Arts Awards
2009 Chunsa Film Art Awards
  • Best Cinematography – Park Hee-ju
  • Best Editing – Park Gok-ji
  • Best Art Direction – Lee Ha-jun
2009 Grand Bell Awards
  • Best Cinematography – Park Hee-ju
  • Nomination – Best Director – Jeon Yun-su
  • Nomination – Best Actress – Kim Gyu-ri
  • Nomination – Best Supporting Actress – Choo Ja-hyun
  • Nomination – Best Lighting – Kim Seung-gyu
  • Nomination – Best Art Direction – Lee Ha-jun
  • Nomination – Best Costume Design – Lee Yu-suk
2009 Blue Dragon Film Awards[8]
  • Nomination – Best Supporting Actress – Choo Ja-hyun
  • Nomination – Best Lighting – Kim Seung-gyu
  • Nomination – Best Art Direction – Lee Ha-jun

References

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External links

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