Young-gu and Yong-pal (1973)

Following his wife’s dying wish, Young-gu moves to Seoul with his young son and a loyal servant, Yong-pal. Struggling to adapt to city life, he encounters scams, hardship, and fleeting moments of connection, only to lose what little stability he builds. Placing his hopes in his son’s education, Young-gu perseveres until the boy succeeds in school. Encouraged by a teacher’s advice, he ultimately chooses to return to the countryside, seeking a more honest and stable life.

Released

1973-03-31

Genres

Drama, Comedy

Runtime

95 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Kang Dae-sun