Chronicle Of a Blood Merchant (2015)

Other name: 허삼관, 허삼관 매혈기, Heosamgwan Maehyeolgi

Description:

Set in postwar South Korea in 1953, the captivating drama Chronicle Of a Blood Merchant follows Heo Sam Gwan, a hardworking construction laborer. In his village, men must prove their health and financial stability by selling their blood before they are allowed to marry. Heo Sam Gwan falls deeply in love with Heo Ok Ran, the most beautiful woman in town, even though she is already dating the wealthy playboy Ha So Yong. Determined to win her hand, Heo Sam Gwan sells his blood to secure enough money to marry her. Eleven years later, the couple is happily married with three sons. However, their peaceful life is shattered when a devastating rumor spreads through the village, suggesting that Heo Sam Gwan is not the biological father of their eldest son. Adapted from the bestselling novel by Yu Hua, this emotional film explores family, secrets, and the true meaning of fatherhood.

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2015

Genre:Comedy; Drama; Family; Historical; melodrama