Won Hyang-ra

Film critic Dogyeong belatedly learns of an old friend's death. As it happens, this comes not long after the demolition of an old theater in Gangwon Province. Somehow, the two events do not feel all that different to her. As her work as a critic takes her from place to place, Dogyeong searches for her late friend’s short film and visits theaters and screening spaces where it might once have been shown.

Welding engineer Cheol-taek is diagnosed with terminal cancer one day. This news begins to affect not only his only daughter Jeong-mi, who works as a bit-part actress, but also the lives of Hyun-sook, who had effectively divorced Cheol-taek and was enjoying retirement after finishing her career as a civil servant; Ok-nam, Hyun-sook's mother approaching her nineties; Cheol-taek's older brother Kwan-taek; and Kwan-taek's grandson Dong-min.

Taeyoung and Jumi, a married couple who have closed down their shop, are at a loss. Then, like a miracle, new life arrives. The road through pregnancy, childbirth, childrearing, and caregiving proves far more grueling and arduous than expected. Overwhelmed by extreme physical and mental exhaustion, the couple fumbles, falters, stumbles, and slips again and again. And yet, their child is pure, absolute joy.

A young couple is having a hard time because of their poor circumstances. They are both desperately searching for work, but that is not easy, either. Meanwhile, the husband is about to lose the camera he has lent to his acquaintance, and the wife is cornered after borrowing private loans to take care of the household.

Young-tae and Mi-joo are happy to move into a small but cozy monthly rental house. However, Young-tae’s business partner suddenly breaks the agreement to run a restaurant together.

Young-sil and Insik become lovers eight hours after meeting. Insik is certain that Young-sil is a free spirit. Anxious Insik makes Young-sil promise that their love will be forever, whatever happens. Young-sil tries to keep the promise, even after their breakup. 8 years later, Young-sil likes Woodo, but is unable to do anything.

Myeonghun, who dreams of becoming a film director, and Seonhee, who dreams of becoming an actress, find comfort in each other's presence and have a romantic relationship, even promising to get married. However, when things don't go as planned, Myeonghun, disappointed, reflects on his dreams and reality. He tells Seonhee that it would be better for her to get a job.