Review: Scarlet Innocence (2014) – A Dark Tale of Lust and Revenge Scarlet Innocence
When Hak-kyu is reinstated at his university in Seoul , he abandons the pregnant Deok-yi, leading to a series of personal tragedies for her, including the death of her mother.
A modern retelling of the classic Korean folktale Simcheongga . A university professor, Hak-kyu, moves to a small town after a scandal and has a steamy affair with a young woman, Deokee. After he abandons her to return to his life in Seoul, she returns eight years later seeking vengeance as he begins to lose his eyesight. Availability and Dubbing
The 2014 South Korean film is a dark, modern-day erotic thriller directed by Yim Pil-sung. It is a contemporary reimagining of the classic Korean folktale "The Story of Simcheong," shifting the focus to a story of obsession, tragic betrayal, and long-simmering revenge. Plot Summary