Portrait of a Beauty

Year: 2008

Runtime: 108 mins

Language: Korean

Director: Jeon Yun-su

DramaRomance

Born into a family of court painters, seven‑year‑old Yoon‑jeong is a prodigy, but women cannot become artists, so her brother is groomed for the royal position. After his suicide she assumes his name, continuing the legacy as a man and painting in secret. Her talent wins Master Kim Hong‑do’s praise, yet the royal institute condemns her bold depictions of women. She falls for painter Kang‑mu, who sacrifices everything, awakening her longing to live openly as a woman.

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