A Journey
Boon-yi, a young woman from a poor family, is placed into a wealthy household through marriage to a mentally impaired man. Within the household, she endures a life of hardship and exploitation under the control of her father-in-law, while tensions with the rest of the family grow. After a series of events leads to the family’s downfall and her own expulsion, Boon-yi is forced to rebuild her life on her own. Years later, she finds a path toward reconciliation and returns to her hometown in a bittersweet reunion.
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Kim Ju-hui Director
First release February 2, 1986 · Produced in South Korea · Original title 여로
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South Korea
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Original title
여로
Original language
Korean
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Korean
Release dates
South Korea · February 2, 1986
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