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The Gingko Bed
1996·Movie
·1h 28min·
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High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.
Energy
Scary and violent
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
- Scare7
- Violence7
- Tension6
Heart
Moving and melancholic
- Pathos8
- Melancholy8
- Wonder8
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Dark Humor4
- Physical Comedy3
- Wit & Wordplay2
World
History, faith and meaning, and fantasy
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Rewatchability7
- Novelty7
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
- Intrigue8
- Complexity8
- Direction7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Music Composition7
- Music Centrality7
Energy
HighScary and violent
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Gingko Bed is scary and violent. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
All energy traits
- Scare7Frightening moments and scares.
- Violence7Physical conflict and intensity.
- Tension6Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Adrenaline5High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Fast Pace4Quick tempo and momentum.
Related traits
- Slow Burn8Gradual build with payoff.
- Uncanny7Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
Heart
HighMoving and melancholic
Emotionally, it's moving, melancholic, and wondrous.
All heart traits
- Pathos8Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Melancholy8Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Wonder8Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Romance7Love stories and emotional connections.
- Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.
- Nostalgia7Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Family Dynamics6Relationships and generational ties.
- Hopefulness5Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wholesome3Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Coming of Age3Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Spiritual9Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
Humor
LowA little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
All humor traits
- Dark Humor4Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Physical Comedy3Slapstick and visual gags.
- Wit & Wordplay2Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.
World
MediumHistory, faith and meaning, and fantasy
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around history, faith and meaning, and fantasy. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Ambiguity6Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Historical9Period settings and real events.
- Spiritual9Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
- Fantasy7Mythic worlds and magical systems.
- Mystery7Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.
Craft
HighSolid, not remarkable
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
All craft traits
- Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity8Layered plots and ideas.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Slow Burn8Gradual build with payoff.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality7Songs central to storytelling.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
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Soohyun is an artist who teaches at a college. His girlfriend Sunyoung is a surgeon. A strange and mesmerizing reincarn ated love story begins when Soohyun buys and old gingko bed at a market. In his earlier life Soohyun was a musician for the royal family one thousand years ago. He and Princess Midan Were deep ly in love. However, General Hwang, who was also in love with the princess, kills Soohyun. And Midan's spirit hides insi de the gingko bed. Midan appears in front of Soohyun after one thousand years but the spirit of General Hwang, still in love with Midan, does not allow them to meet. Soohyun's present girlfriend, Sunyoung, decides to prove the existence of the spirits by risking her own life. Midan makes her last choice in order to save Sunyoung from General Hwang.
Reincarnation RomanceKorean Historical FantasyTragic Love StorySpiritual MysteryGingko BedPast Life ConnectionSupernatural ElementsForbidden Love
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Is The Gingko Bed worth watching?
52
MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is The Gingko Bed rated?
Violence
Content advisories: violence.
How long is The Gingko Bed?
1 h 28 min
The Gingko Bed runs 1 h 28 min.
What language is The Gingko Bed in?
Korean
It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.