About Sa Bang-ji
Sa Bang-ji (1988) is the kind of film that doesn't need a long setup — it knows what it is and gets to work. Sa Bangji was an intersex person who according to historical records lived during Korea’s Joseon Dynasty. Taken in by a kindly benefactor, Sa Bangji lives in a monastery that is one day visited by a young widow, Lee So-sa, who is in mourning following the death of her husband. The pair’s meeting seems predestined, with the erotic attraction between Sa Bangji and Lee So-sa soon evolving into something far more transcendent – and dangerous. While aspects of the film – its stylised depiction of female actors and sex – identify it as a product of its time, Sa Bangji is undeniably a milestone in screen representations of intersex people, a film that refuses to shy away from the horrendous stigmatization faced by its titular character. Stars Lee Hye-young, Bang Hee, Kwak Jeong-Hee, Park Am, and Lee Kyeong-hui. Genre: Drama, History, and Romance. Audience score 6.0 from 4 ratings. Stream it free in HD now — no signup, no card required. Click the Watch Now button below to start.
