The Hand of Fate
This movie is the second film that Han Hyung-mo produced after debuting as a director with <Breaking the Wall> in 1949. Margaret (Jung-as, played by Yun in-ja), a North Korean spy working as a bar girl at a saloon. Happens to save a working student, Shin Young-chul (played by Lee Hyang), who is being pursued as a thief. Margaret does not know why, but she begins to take an interest in Young-chul and invites him to her house to tend to his wounds and give him something to eat before sending him on his way.
One day, Margaret meets Young-chul on the dock while he is working as a cargo laborer. She shows him kindness by buying him clothes and shoes, and then quietly confesses her heart to him. Afterward, the two become lovers and have a wonderful time together. However, even as all this is happening, Margaret feels torn between her identity as a spy and love for Young-chul.
. Director: Han Hyung-mo
. Year: 1954
. Running time: 89min
. Starring: Lee Hyang, Yun In-ja, Joo Sun-tae
Subtitles: Korean, English
Special Feature:
- Special Documentary
- Kim Jong-won on <The Hand of Fate>
- Interview by Art Director Noh In-taek
- Still gallery / Poster / Cast & Crew