Last week, there were no new Korean films released on DVD.  But this week?  Well… I sent in an order before I was finished writing down the information I am posting here.  I am especially excited that the Korean Masterpiece Series is continuing with the following films:

Stars Heavenly Homecoming — d. Lee Jang-ho, starring Shin Seong-il and Ahn In-sook.  Lee’s classic film from 1974. Number of discs: 1/ Subtitles: None/ Rating: for ages 18+/ Format: 4:3 widescreen/ Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 mono/ Running Time: 106 minutes/ Suggested Retail Price: 16,500 KRW/ Available: March 22

Cattle– d. Choi Ha-won, starring Hwang Hae, Heo Jang-kang… a film from 1975. Number of discs: 1/ Subtitles: None/ Rating: for ages 15+/ Format: 4:3 widescreen/ Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 mono/ Running TIme: 93 minutes/ Suggested Retail Price: 16,500 KRW/ Available: March 22  (see the synopsis in the index)

Village in the Mist– d. Im Kwon-taek, starring Jeong Yoon-hee, Ahn Seong-gi in an multiple award-winning film from 1982.  Number of discs: 1/ Subtitles: None/ Rating: for ages 18+/ Format: 4:3 widescreen/ Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 mono/ Running TIme: 91 minutes/ Suggested Retail Price: 16,500 KRW/ Available: March 23

Unfortunately, like most films in the Masterpiece Collection, these movies are not subtitled. But don’t worry.. there are six other films being released on DVD this week! 

Sunday Punch– d. Park Joong-gu, starring Yoo Dong-geun, Yoon Jeong-seo.  Number of discs: 1/ Subtitles: Korean/ Rating: for ages 15+/ Format: 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen/ Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1/ Running Time: 100 minutes/ Suggested Retail Price: 22,500 KRW/ Available: March 20

The Way Back– d. Steve Lee, starring Yoo Seong-il, Glena Park.  Number of discs:1/ Subtitles: Korean and English/ Rating: for ages 15+/ Format: 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen/ Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0/ Running Time: 90 minutes/ Suggested Retail Price: 22,000 KRW/ Available: March 20

My Heart Beats– d. Heo Eun-hee, starring Yoo Dong-sook, Won Tae-hee.  Number of discs: 1/ Subtitles: Korean/ Rating: for ages 18+/ Format: 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen/ Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0/ Running Time: 106 minutes/ Suggested Retail Price: 22,000 KRW/ Available: March 20

Scars– d. Im Woo-seong, starring Park So-yeon, Jeong Hee-tae.  Number of discs: 1/ Subtitles: Korean and English/ Rating: for ages 15+/ Format: 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen/ Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0/ Running Time: 64 minutes/ Suggested Retail Price: 22,000 KRW/ Available: March 20.

White Jungle– <documetary>– d. Song Yoon-hee, starring Park Jin-seok, Seo Kyeong-ja.  Number of discs: 1/ Subtitles: Korean and English/ Rating: for all ages/Format: 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen/ Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0/ Running Time: 82 minutes/ Suggested Retail Price: 25,300 KRW/ Available: March 22 

Killer– d. Kim Jong-hyeon, starring Han Geu-ru, Kim Jeong-tae.  Not a theatrical film but a TV production made for the cable station Channel CGV,  Number of discs:2/ Rating: for ages 18+/ Format: 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen/ Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0/ Running Time: 203 minutes/ Suggested Retail Price: 27,500 KRW/ Available: March 22