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Dae Jang Geum: Volume 3

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(2005)
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Starring: Ji Jin Hee, Lee Young Ae
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
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Jang-Geum returns to the palace as a physician, only to face the jealousy and hatred of longtime rival Keum-Young (Hong Li-Na). But Jang-Geum perseveres, curing many patients, and impresses the King with her competence and determination. She resolves to cure the King of his chronic illnesses, but with many government officials opposing her, the road she faces could be her toughest yet!
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Dae Jang Geum: Volume 2

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(2005)
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Starring: Lee Young Ae; Ji Jin Hee
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
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Jang-Geum continues to endure the daily trails of life in the royal household. The Kitchen Ladies battle over heirarchy and preferential treatment from the Emperor, and the factional struggles over kitchen affairs become vicious - and even murderous! But even in this hostile world, the virtuous Jang-Geum manages to prevail wtih wisdom, integrity, and love.
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Dae Jang Geum: Volume 1

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Director: Lee Byung Hoon
Starring: Ji Jin Hee, Lee Young Ae
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
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A historical drama based on a true story, Dae Jang Geum tells the tale of Jang-Geum, the first woman to become the King's personal physician. In a time when women held little influence in society, young Jang-Geum (Lee Young-Ae of JSA and One Fine Spring Day) strives to learn the secrets of Korean cooking and medicine in order to cure the King of his various ailments. Facing tremendous odds, palace intrigue, and politics she works her way to the top of the royal court with remarkable determination and wisdom.
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Jumong Volume 4

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(2007)
Director: Lee Ju-Hwan
Starring: Kim Seung Soo, Han Hye Jin, Song Il Gook
Rating: Unrated
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The Legend Never Dies. The epic tale of war and love comes to a thrilling climax in the final volume of Jumong! One of the greatest Korean television series of all time, this award-winning historical drama takes its breathtaking plot twists and stunning visuals to an unforgettable conclusion in Jumong Volume 4. After years of valiant struggle and painful sacrifices, Jumong is closer than ever to his goal of uniting the rivaling factions of ancient Korea against the Han Chinese forces. Born from these turbulent times, the legendary leader must now face his final battle to bring peace to the land and forge a new day for his people.
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Jumong Volume 3

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Director: Lee Joo Hwan
Starring: Jumong
Rating: Unrated
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The Legend Lives On. Drama, romance, and adventure collide in Jumong Volume 3. Jumong continues his heroic quest to bring freedom and peace to the ancient people of Korea. Aided by three new associates, Jumong struggles to fulfill his destiny amid secret plots and the jealousy of his brothers Daeso and Yongpo. In addition, Jumong's precarious relationship with King Kumwa continues to deteriorate...
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Jumong Volume 2

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(2007)
Director: Lee Joo Hwan
Starring: Song Il Gook; Han Hye Jin; Kim Seung Soo
Rating: Unrated
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The Legend Continues… Never before has a TV drama series captured the richness and excitement of Korean history quite like Jumong. Follow the paths of Jumong, Sosuhno, and Daeso as they face the inevitable conspiracies and hardships in bringing freedom to the ancient people of Korea. Sword-fighting competitions, marriage proposals, military attacks, and revelations of significant secrets all await you in Jumong Volume 2 (episodes 21-40).
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Jumong Volume 1

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(2007)
Director: Lee Joo Hwan
Starring: Han Hye-Jin, Song Il-Kook
Rating: Unrated
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The Legend Begins. Korea's epic history comes alive in the blockbuster TV drama Jumong. 180 B.C. The Korean kingdom of Ancient Josun has fallen to China's Han Empire, leaving the land and its people divided. Rising from the turmoil, one man stands alone, destined to unite the nation and bring freedom to his people. Journey into the life of one of Korea's most legendary figures, Jumong (Song Il-Kook, Emperor of the Sea), founder of the Koguryo kingdom. Amid sweeping battles and equally sweeping romance, he embarks on an adventure to bring peace and glory to the land once more. Co-starring Han Hye-Jin (Be Strong Geum-Soon!), Jumong Volume 1 chronicles the coming-of-age trials of the unlikely young prince who would one day etch his name in history.
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Eat Drink Man Woman

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(1994)
Director: Ang Lee
Starring: Lester Chen, Yang Kuei-Mei, Winston Chao, Ah-Leh Gua, Sylvia Chang
Rating: Unrated
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Trouble is cooking for widower and master chef Chu (Sihung Lung) who's about to discover that no matter how dazzling and delicious his culinary creations might be, they're no match for the libidinous whims of his three beautiful but rebellious daughters. A master in the kitchen, Chu is at a loss when it comes to the ingredients of being a father. Every Sunday, he whips up a delicacy of dishes for his ungrateful daughters, who are so self-consumed that they don't see his attempt at showing them love gastronomically.So, as relationships sour and communications break down, Chu concocts a sure-fire recipe that will bring his family back together: He creates his own love affair to rival his daughters' affections!
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Hero

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(2004)
Director: Yimou Zhang
Starring: Donnie Yen, Ziyi Zhang, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Jet Li
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
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Master filmmaker Quentin Tarantino presents HERO -- starring martial arts legend Jet Li in a visually stunning martial arts epic where a fearless warrior rises up to defy an empire and unite a nation! With supernatural skill ... and no fear ... a nameless soldier (Jet Li) embarks on a mission of revenge against the fearsome army that massacred his people. Now, to achieve the justice he seeks, he must take on the empire's most ruthless assassins and reach the enemy he has sworn to defeat! Acclaimed by critics and honored with numerous awards, HERO was nominated for both an Oscar® (2002 Best Foreign Language Film)and Golden Globe!
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To Live

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(1994)
Director: Yimou Zhang
Starring: Deng Fei, Xiao Cong, Ben Niu, Li Gong, You Ge
Rating: Unrated
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In a smoky gambling den in 1940s China, a drunken young man runs through his family's fortune, losing their ancestral home and all their possession. This staggering loss proves to be their salvation…and the first step in a thrilling odyessey of survival that will take them through war and revolution, love and loss, tragedy...and triumph. Through the terrors of China's civil war, the passions of the communist takeover, the betrayals of Chairman Mao's Great Leap Forward and the tragic mistakes of the Cultural Revolution, their lives unfold across four decades of momentous change..bound by love, driven by the strength of the human spirit and touched more than once by the hand of fate.
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