A 1968 Korean bride wages war on tradition — one appliance at a time.
A young bride moves into her husband's family and tries to modernize their lifestyle. Her plans, though, often get discouraged by her mother-in-law, a conservative lady who stresses traditional values. But the bride's father-in-law who understands the charms of her daughter-in-law's modern lifestyle, helps her to get what she wants. Eventually, they become one happy family living a modern lifestyle.
Acting
Moon Hee's mischievous determination carries every scene.
Production
Meticulous 1960s Korean home design as character.
Writing
Subtle father-in-law alliance steals the show.
Director
Lee Seong-gu
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during Korea's rapid industrialization, the film reflects real anxieties about changing family structures and women's roles.
Moon Hee was a massive star — her casting signaled this 'light' family drama carried serious cultural weight about national modernization.
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