Scarlet Innocence (2014)

Other name: 마담 뺑덕

Description:

Scarlet Innocence is a dark and seductive film noir directed by Yim, offering a modern twist on the classic Korean tale, The Story of Simcheong. The story follows Hakkyu Jung, a university professor who is gradually losing his eyesight. Vulnerable and desperate, he falls into a torrid, obsessive affair with Lee, an irresistible and persistent young woman. As their passionate relationship intensifies, Hakkyu throws all caution to the wind. However, when Hakkyu commits a devastating act of betrayal, Lee's intense love curdles into a deep desire for vengeance. Changing the traditional father-daughter dynamic of the original folklore into a story of lovers turned deadly adversaries, Yim delivers a gripping thriller drenched in sex and desperate acts. As both characters pursue their obsessions to dangerous extremes, viewers are pulled into a high-stakes game of passion, betrayal, and revenge. This provocative twenty-first-century thriller showcases just how far people will go when consumed by desire and retribution.

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2014

Genre:Romance