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Portrait of a Beauty
Portrait of a Beauty (Korean: 미인도; RR: Miindo) is a 2008 South Korean historical romantic drama film directed by Jeon Yun-su. Adapted from the bestselling novel Painter of the Wind (바람의 화원; Barame Hwawon) by Lee Jung-myung, the film portrays Joseon-era painter Sin Yun-bok (better known by his art name, Hyewon) as being a woman disguised as a man.[2] Portrait of a Beauty opened in South Korean theaters on 13 November 2008.[3] It was the 8th most attended domestic film of 2008 with 2,364,482 tickets sold.[4][5] PlotRetired 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, soars to a perilous level. Cast
Artistic licenseSin 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.[6][7] Several art history scholars have criticized the Korean entertainment industry for distorting historical facts about the painter, who was unquestionably a man.[8] The novel had also been adapted into the television series Painter of the Wind. Awards and nominations
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