On a rainy night during the Joseon Dynasty, a high-ranking official casually recites a poem full of loneliness. The source of this covert loneliness is a fellow lower-ranking official, Hong Hyun.
Politically, they often quarrel, taking opposing positions, but personally they long for each other. A daring and poetic account of a forbidden gay relationship in the Joseon Dynasty. (Source: BiFan Site)
Production Information
Known As
A Crimson Mark
Sunheun
순흔
Country
South Korea
Category
Short Story
Duration
13 min.
Rating
18+
Director
Park Hyun Jin
Original Release Date
27 November 2004
Main Characters
Lee Dong Kyu Hong Hyun
Supporting Characters
Kim Dong Wook King Hyun Jong
Oh Dae Hwan [Minister]
The Show
The Movie
Tags
Tags: Historical, Romance, Drama, Short Film, Joseon Dynasty, Gay Romance, Gay Male Lead, LGBTQ+, Older Man/Younger Man, Historical Fiction