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Marrying School Girl

Marrying School Girl (2004)

Dec 23, 2004 1h 43m Comedy Romance

The story begins with the tale of a classic Korean story of romance about a princess named Pyun-gang whose husband, On-dal dies. Then we flash forward to a mother who has brought her haunted daughter (also named Pyun-gang) to a psychic, who informs her that her daughter is haunted by the ghost of the princess . He then goes on to say that the girl must marry her On-dal by her 16 birthday and produce a child within a year otherwise she will die. The family treats it skeptically until years later, Pyun-gang has several near-death experiences and is immediately spooked, convinced she is going to die. As luck would have it, soon thereafter, a new transfer student joins Pyun-gang's class. His name is On-dal, and he's intelligent, handsome and rich which really doesn't make the prospect of high school marriage such a tough deal for Pyun-gang, what with her impending death and all.

Directed by Oh Duk-Hwan

Cast

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Lim Eun-kyung
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Lim Eun-kyung

as Pyung-gang

Eun Ji-won
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Eun Ji-won

as Park On-dal

Shim Yi Young
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Shim Yi Young

as Jang Yoo-sun

Lim Seong-eon
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Lim Seong-eon

as Yoo Hye-sook

Lee Eun-mi
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Lee Eun-mi

as school nurse

Crew

Director
  • Oh Duk-Hwan
Writer
  • Min Back-Du
  • Oh Duk-Hwan
Producer
  • Kim Jin-hong

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Thematic Analysis

Marrying School Girl represents a fascinating example of Comedy/Romance cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on the human experience and societal structures. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.

Director Oh Duk-Hwan brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 2004, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of Marrying School Girl took approximately 32 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 103 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 125 minutes long.
  • The cast underwent specialized training for 6 weeks before filming began.
  • Some visual effects sequences took up to 6 months to complete.
  • The film contains approximately 1955 individual shots.

Historical Context

  • In 2004, when this film is released:
  • Social media platforms were beginning to transform communication.
  • The September 11 attacks changed global security and politics.
  • Digital filmmaking technologies were transforming production processes and creating new opportunities.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: December 23, 2004
  • Runtime: 1h 43m

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