A farmer sells his land to go to Seoul and become a rickshaw driver. When his wife is hospitalized, he attempts to steal money to pay for her surgery.
Gyu-hwan Lee
Is it worth the watch? Look, if you are looking for a weekend pick-me-up, stay as far away from Imjaeobtneun naleutbae as humanly possible. It is a slow, crushing grind of a film that seems to delight in kicking its main character while he is down. But, if you appreciate cinema that feels like a punch to the gut—the ki...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Gyu-hwan Lee
Dallas M. Fitzgerald
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"Is it worth the watch? Look, if you are looking for a weekend pick-me-up, stay as far away from Imjaeobtneun naleutbae as humanly possible. It is a slow, crushing grind of a film that seems to delight in kicking its main character while he is down. But, if you appreciate cinema that feels like a punch to the gut—the kind that lingers in the back of your throat for a few days—you might find something here. It’s definitely not for the casual viewer who wants a plot that moves at a brisk pace. If y..."
