The Stranger (1985 Film)

The Stranger (Korean: 이방인; RR: Ibang-in) is a South Korean feature film released on July 10, 1985. Directed by Won-se Lee and produced by Woo-seok Lee, the film explores themes of conflict and unexpected connection.

The Stranger-1985-01 — Promotional still from The Stranger (1985).

The narrative follows Ae-ri, a woman preparing for an arranged marriage. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she is kidnapped by individuals harboring a grudge against her father. During her captivity, the dynamic shifts as Ae-ri develops compassion for her captors and eventually falls in love with one of them.

The Stranger3 — Scene featuring the cast of The Stranger.

The Stranger2 — Ae-ri in a scene from the film.

The film features a cast including Lee Hye-Suk as Ae-ri, alongside Seok-woo Kang and Jae-yeong Ha.