Mentioned as involved in rivalries in both love and career that further complicate the relationships within the broadcasting station.
One of Joo-hee's strict parents in the 1968 timeline. Along with her husband, she opposes Joo-hee's romance with Joon-ha and formally arranges her marriage to Tae-soo. Her anger upon discovering the couple's intimate encounter forces them to separate.
The resilient protagonist of the first film, navigating survival under Japanese occupation through mulberry harvesting and transactional relationships. She exercises agency by seducing the village elder to avoid expulsion, embodying both vulnerability and defiance within a restrictive patriarchal and colonial setting.
A 40-year-old independent single mother and interior designer, Young-mi is Ah-mi's older sister and Kang-ae's mother. While working with a theatre company, she meets the much younger actor Kyeong-soo, who takes a romantic interest in her. A doctor's visit reveals that she is undergoing menopause, making even her usual confidence falter.
Oh-mok is one of two sisters separated by war. Though unjustly mistreated, she continues to live with resilience and steadfastness. Her painful conflict with Su-ji forms a central part of the film’s examination of separation, social differences, forgiveness, and the possibility of reconciliation.
Kim Mi-sook is Gang Min-ah’s affectionate and lively mother, using jokes, romantic fantasies, and false promises to fill their home with happiness. She carries painful memories connected to Min-ah’s father, wants her daughter to enjoy life, plans hopeful trips, and asks Young-jae to help protect Min-ah’s happiness.
Lee Mi-sook has 44 screen credits in a career dating back to 1980. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Gingko Bed Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Tempest, Untold Scandal, Don't Dare to Dream. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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