In this comic satire, a corrupt detective named Chung Suis on ambush duty on a remote island (“Mapado”) off a southern port of Korea along with macho man Jae Cheol, in search of a woman who has concealed her whereabouts after hiding 16 billion won — prize money from a lottery originally won by Jaecheol’s boss. To their surprise, the island is inhabited by five strong-willed grandmothers who share all production, distribution,labor and possessions together on an equal basis. Moreover, 20 years have passed since the five Amazonian women have last seen any men. From the time they arrive on the island, the two sturdy men are exploited by the old women. How to overcome seduction and their ordeal are two of their top priority concerns.
Mapado
Director & Screenwriter: Choo Chang Min
Screenwriter: Jo Joong Hoon
Release Date: Oct 27, 2005
Duration: 1 hr. 47 min.
Year: 2005