TV series

The Tale of Nokdu

2019 · 1 season

A breezy, sweet-natured period romp with playful disguise comedy, gentle intrigue and a warm first-love glow.

Tagline: Mischievous gisaeng in training has a suspicious mother.
Overview: While on the run for his life, a young man discovers that the best place to lie low is in a village of widows — disguised as a woman.
How it feels: Romantic, light, whimsical and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Identity, love, revenge, family
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: romanticstrength 3 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
love
revenge
family
deception
Places: small town
countryside
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild