Movie

Ascetic

19761h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Kim Su-hyeong
Release date: 1976-03-13
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: Korean
Status: Released

About Ascetic

Ascetic is a 1976 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Kim Su-hyeong, starring Lee Young-ok, Shin Seong-il and Han Mun-jeong. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Ascetic in Saudi Arabia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

How big is the gap between friendship and love between women? Can one separate the moral principles of caring for another from the desire to possess that person? Can coerced heterosexuality compete with closet homosexuality? Ascetic, which has gained cult notoriety for its controversial focus on lesbian love, poses these questions and issues. Middle-aged painter, Noh Mi-eh who had endured years of sadistic cruelty from her husband, finds solace in the young fashion model, Kim Young-hee, who is burdened with her own painful past of being gang raped by three men. Mi-eh’s job offer to Young-hee to pose for her painting has the younger woman living under Mi-eh’s roof. Like a mother or even a lover, Mi-eh takes care of Young-hee, doing all she can to help her younger roommate to be freed of her past demons. But when Young-hee falls in love with a man, the two women’s relationship and fate takes a drastic turn.

Cast

Lee Young-ok

Shin Seong-il

Han Mun-jeong

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ascetic in Saudi Arabia?+

Ascetic is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Saudi Arabia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Ascetic on Netflix?+

Ascetic is not on Netflix in Saudi Arabia right now.

How long is Ascetic?+

Ascetic has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Ascetic?+

Ascetic stars Lee Young-ok, Shin Seong-il and Han Mun-jeong.

When did Ascetic come out?+

Ascetic is a 1976 movie directed by Kim Su-hyeong.

What genre is Ascetic?+

Ascetic is Drama film.

Who directed Ascetic?+

Ascetic was directed by Kim Su-hyeong.