: A high-ranking courtesan (gisaeng) whose own unrequited love for Kim Hong-do adds a layer of bitter rivalry to the plot. Historical Background vs. Fiction
The film follows (played by Kim Gyu-ri), a young woman born into a family of court painters. After her brother commits suicide due to his lack of talent, her father forces her to disguise herself as a man to carry on the family legacy. She becomes a brilliant artist under the tutelage of Kim Hong-do , but her life takes a dramatic turn when she falls in love with a mirror maker named Kang-mu . This forbidden romance leads to a dangerous web of jealousy, desire, and political intrigue within the royal court. Movie Details Original Title: Miindo (미인도) Release Date: November 13, 2008 Director: Jeon Yun-su Cast: Kim Gyu-ri, Kim Young-ho, Kim Nam-gil, Choo Ja-hyun Genre: Historical Drama, Romance, Erotic Duration: 108 minutes Sub Indo (Indonesian Subtitles) Availability portrait of a beauty 2008 sub indo
