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DRAMA . 1974 . 1h 52m . 5.5/10

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Chim-Ae, an orphan, is saved by an old monk of Seo San Temple, Mu Bul Dang while he is wandering in war fires. Then he enters the priesthood and trains himself a mountaineering asceticism. When he becomes an eminent young priest, the last trial to receive the mantle of the preceding abbot applies on him. The old monk sends the fairest of the fair, Myo-Hyang of cottage Ni Am to Chim-Ae to form a connection with her. But Chim-Ae quickly removes his earthly desires towards woman and goes through this hardship by fasting meditation. However the old monk recognizes that love sprouted between two youngsters and shows Chim-Ae the face of transgression which he mentally violated without hesitation to make Chim-Ae and Myo-Hyang go back to mundane existence.

Starring Im Ye-jin, Kim Byeong-hak, Jung Han-hun
5.5/10
Rating
1h 52m
Runtime
1974
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Chim-Ae, an orphan, is saved by an old monk of Seo San Temple, Mu Bul Dang while he is wandering in war fires. Then he enters the priesthood and trains himself a mountaineering asceticism. When he becomes an eminent young priest, the last trial to receive the mantle of the preceding abbot applies on him. The old monk sends the fairest of the fair, Myo-Hyang of cottage Ni Am to Chim-Ae to form a connection with her. But Chim-Ae quickly removes his earthly desires towards woman and goes through this hardship by fasting meditation. However the old monk recognizes that love sprouted between two youngsters and shows Chim-Ae the face of transgression which he mentally violated without hesitation to make Chim-Ae and Myo-Hyang go back to mundane existence.

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Transgression was released 52 years ago in 1974.
Overview
Chim-Ae, an orphan, is saved by an old monk of Seo San Temple, Mu Bul Dang while he is wandering in war fires. Then he enters the priesthood and trains himse...
Transgression is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 52m.

CAST (15)

Im Ye-jin
Im Ye-jin
KB
Kim Byeong-hak
Jung Han-hun
Jung Han-hun
Choi Bool-am
Choi Bool-am
PB
Park Byeong-ho
JJ
Jo Jae-seong
Lee Hwa-si
Lee Hwa-si
Shin Gu
Shin Gu
Son Young-soon
Son Young-soon
IY
Im Yeong-gyu
IP
Il Park
Choi Sam
Choi Sam
Chu Bong
Chu Bong
YP
Yeo Po
Eok Song
Eok Song

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Status
Released
Runtime
112 min (1h 52m)
Country
Rating
5.5/10 (2 votes)

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What is Transgression about?
Chim-Ae, an orphan, is saved by an old monk of Seo San Temple, Mu Bul Dang while he is wandering in war fires. Then he enters the priesthood and trains himself a mountaineering asceticism. When he becomes an eminent young priest, the last trial to receive the mantle of the preceding abbot applies on him. The old monk sends the fairest of the fair, Myo-Hyang of cottage Ni Am to Chim-Ae to form a connection with her. But Chim-Ae quickly removes his earthly desires towards woman and goes through this hardship by fasting meditation. However the old monk recognizes that love sprouted between two youngsters and shows Chim-Ae the face of transgression which he mentally violated without hesitation to make Chim-Ae and Myo-Hyang go back to mundane existence.
How long is Transgression?
Transgression has a runtime of 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Who stars in Transgression?
The cast of Transgression includes Im Ye-jin, Kim Byeong-hak, Jung Han-hun, Choi Bool-am, Park Byeong-ho.
What is the rating of Transgression?
Transgression has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.

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Drama
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