Rising in the World

Rising in the World

1968 · 87 min · ★ 8.0 · Comedy

An earnest young man succeeds at business through honesty, loyalty, and hardwork despite being criticized and alienated by his co-workers.

Directed by Park Jong-ho · Written by 서인경

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