Where to watch Ascetic in Canada
Ascetic isn't available to stream, rent or buy in Canada right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 6 June 2026.
About Ascetic
Ascetic is a 1976 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Kim Su-hyeong, starring Lee Young-ok, Shin Seong-il and Han Mun-jeong. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Ascetic in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
How big is the gap between friendship and love between women? Can one separate the moral principles of caring for another from the desire to possess that person? Can coerced heterosexuality compete with closet homosexuality? Ascetic, which has gained cult notoriety for its controversial focus on lesbian love, poses these questions and issues. Middle-aged painter, Noh Mi-eh who had endured years of sadistic cruelty from her husband, finds solace in the young fashion model, Kim Young-hee, who is burdened with her own painful past of being gang raped by three men. Mi-eh’s job offer to Young-hee to pose for her painting has the younger woman living under Mi-eh’s roof. Like a mother or even a lover, Mi-eh takes care of Young-hee, doing all she can to help her younger roommate to be freed of her past demons. But when Young-hee falls in love with a man, the two women’s relationship and fate takes a drastic turn.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Ascetic in Canada?+
Ascetic is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is Ascetic on Netflix?+
Ascetic is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is Ascetic?+
Ascetic has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Who stars in Ascetic?+
Ascetic stars Lee Young-ok, Shin Seong-il and Han Mun-jeong.
When did Ascetic come out?+
Ascetic is a 1976 movie directed by Kim Su-hyeong.
What genre is Ascetic?+
Ascetic is Drama film.
Who directed Ascetic?+
Ascetic was directed by Kim Su-hyeong.
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