Crossroads of Youth

Crossroads of Youth

Oldest Korean film that has been preserved

1934 · 73 min · ★ 5.4 · Drama

After spending 7 years as a man-servant in his fiancé's house, Young-bok gets kicked out of the place and works in Gyoung-sung station. He falls in love with Gye-soon but tragedy strikes her, which propels him to seek revenge. This is the oldest Korean film that has been preserved.

Directed by Ahn Jong-hwa · Written by Ahn Jong-hwa

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