The Tale of Nokdu The Tale of Nokdu (2019)

The family of a young noble heir named Jeon Nok Du (Jang Dong Yoon) is attacked by a gang of female assassins. Whilst searching for one of the members of this violent gang, Jeon Nok Du finds himself in a village populated entirely by widows! He finds a village where he can take refuge, but here’s the surprise: the village is populated entirely by widows! Jeon Nok Du is forced to go into hiding, disguising himself as a woman to avoid being discovered. In the village, he meets a woman named Dong Dong Ju (Kim So Hyun), who discovers his true identity. But Dong Dong Ju is hiding a secret: she, too, has run away from home. Dong Dong Ju is fleeing an ill-fated apprenticeship as a courtesan (gisaeng). Although she is very skilled in practical matters, she isn’t exactly cut out for the singing, dancing and other artistic skills required of a gisaeng… Will this unlikely pair manage to keep their identities secret? And what will happen when they start to develop romantic feelings for one another? - Meanwhile, Cha Yul Mu (Kang Tae Oh) is a man of perfect looks and a special talent for cooking. But behind the sweet, gentle man he presents to the world lies someone harbouring many secrets. Although he is the object of women’s affection wherever he goes, he only has eyes for Dong Dong Joo, with whom he shares a special bond from childhood.