Sad Story of a Self-Supporting Child
1965 · Movie · 105 min. · South Korea
This family melodrama tells the story of Lee Yun-bok, a fourth-grader in a poor family. Unable to tolerate his father's gambling and cruelty, his mother leaves home. Yun-bok helps support the family by shining shoes, and keeps a journal. When his journal is made public in school, Yun-bok's father repents of his bad behavior, and his mother returns home.
Direction Kim Soo-yong
Cast Shin Young-kyun · Kim Cheon-man · Ju Jeung-nyeo · Kim Yong-yeon
Soundtrack Jeong Yun-ju
Screenplay Lee Yun-bok
Cinematography Jeon Jo-Myeong
Original title Jeo haneuledo seulpeumi
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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