The Surrogate Woman aka Surrogate Womb aka The Surrogate Mother (씨받이 - Ssibaji) is a 1987 film directed by Im Kwon-taek, dealing with a love affair during the Joseon Dynasty.
The movie won multiple accolades at the 1987 Asian Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival, including Best Film, Best Director, Best actress, and Best supporting actress. Kang Soo-Yeon plays as the main character and has been widely acclaimed in her role as the surrogate mother. This film reveals the interaction of the rich aristocratic life with the poor servant life during the Joseon Dynasty.
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