Ok-nam (Gap-bun's friend)
Jinsa Maeng's daughter is contracted to marry a nobleman's son, however, Jinsa Maeng is upset when he hears about a rumor that the fiance of his daughter is lame. Finally, he decides to take on the idea of arranging his maid to take his daughter's place in the wedding.
Anna
Following the death of his parents, Yeong-cheol shines shoes in the streets, struggling to care for his sick younger sister Yeong-hui and make ends meet. Despite the persuasive efforts of low-life criminal boss Wang-cho, pickpocket Jjang-gu, and prostitute Mi-hwa, Yeong-cheol vows to lead an honest life by looking after Yeong-hui with cigarette salesgirl Myeong-sun and helping newly arrived shoeshine boy Dong-seok settle in. However, a tragic accident forces Yeong-cheol to make an important decision that may change his life. ※ Sharing the same Korean title with Vittorio De Sica’s classic Shoeshine (1946), this film was noted at the time of release for its strong neorealistic approach. All of the picture elements have been lost and only 4 original sound negative reels (around 40 minutes) survive today. The plot summary and scene descriptions have been added in the form of title cards as well as a selection of production stills to aid the viewing experience.
Soon-Ye Shim
Heo Seung, quien afirma que "nació del suelo, vivirá en el suelo y morirá en el suelo", se convierte en abogado en Seúl. Sin embargo, cuando los aldeanos de su ciudad natal son encarcelados por protestar contra la opresión japonesa, decide regresar a su aldea y redescubre la verdadera forma de ayudar a su país.
A 10-year old girl in a mining town, separated from her family, keeps a diary which becomes a best-seller.
