Monday, October 13, 2008

Dae Jang Geum (2003)

About 500 years ago during the Chosun Dynasty, Korea boasted a rigidly hierarchical and male-dominated social structure. Situated in this period, "Jewel in the Palace" is based on a true story about a legendary girl (Jang-Geum), who became the first woman to be the supreme royal physician of his times. Despite its poor condition, as a lower class girl in the male-dominated society, Jang-Geum overcame a series of social discrimination and landed herself as a royal cook, later becoming the royal physician , Then ultimately the physician in charge of the king. She was even given by the king the title of "The Great Jang-Geum". The story of his life marked by his success and distribution, as well as its beautiful love story unfold. "Jewel in the Palace" is sure to touch your heart. (54 Episodes)

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