Madam White Snake

1960·Movie
1h 40min

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Fantasy, history, and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A thousand-year-old snake that has transformed itself into a human, Madame White Snake (Choe Eun-hui), falls in love with a young pharmacist named Heo-Seon. Although they encounter difficulties, they are wed, and their love for each other does not change. However, Beophaeseonsa (a Zen priest) and Gwaneumbosal (the Buddhist goddess of mercy) order Madame White Snake, who had transformed into human without being granted permission to do so, to return back to the world of the gods before July 7. Grieving, she prepares to say goodbye to her beloved husband. But before she can return to the world of the gods in time, she falls into a trap set by Dae-yun (Choe Sam), who is attracted to her. Because of the trap, she is not able to keep the promised deadline, and ends up risking her life to save her husband.
Korean FolkloreMelodramatic RomanceHistorical FantasyTragic Love StoryMythical CreaturesSpiritual ThemesClassic CinemaEast Asian CinemaPeriod Piece

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Is Madam White Snake worth watching?

68
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Madam White Snake?

1 h 40 min

Madam White Snake runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is Madam White Snake in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

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