A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
February 15, 1961
Original Title:
마부
Alternate Titles:
A Coachman
Mabu
The Stableman
Genres:
Drama | War
Production Companies:
Hwaseong Co.
Production Countries:
South Korea
Ratings / Certifications:
KR: 19
Runtime: 98
A man tries to raise his two sons and two daughters under some of the most adverse conditions known to man. The father operates a horse-drawn cart, but in a city that is modernizing after the destruction of the Korean War, automobiles are making carts obsolete. The children are experiencing difficulties as well. The eldest son has flunked the bar exam twice and is not hopeful of passing it a third time to become a lawyer. The eldest daughter is mute and married to an abusive husband. The younger daughter tries to pose as a rich university student to move up in life. The youngest son has a penchant for petty theft.
Art Direction:
Seo Pan-su
Assistant Director:
Hwang Hak-bong
Director:
Kang Dae-jin
Director of Photography:
Lee Mun-baek
Editor:
Kim Hui-su
Lighting Director:
Yun Yeong-seon
Original Music Composer:
Lee In-kwon
Producer:
Park Hui-baek
Lee Hwa-ryong
Recording Supervision:
Sohn In-ho
Sound:
Lee Sang-man
Writer:
Lim Hee-jae
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