Hometown
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Hometown

DirectorPark Jong-ho

1968
85 min
Drama

A couple of poor lovers has to break up as the woman cannot but marring a son of a rich family. Disappointed, the man goes to Seoul and becomes a big star singer. On the other hand, she lives an unhappy life since her husband is addicted to gambling. Hearing the bad news he comes back to his hometown to persuade her husband and his friends to stop gambling. As they do not accept his advice he makes them give in by force. Then he goes back to Seoul praying for her happiness.

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