Angels on the Street

Angels on the Street

1941 · 73 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama

Myeong-ja, a flower vendor in Seoul, and her young brother Yong-pil, are orphans who have been taken in by some very bad people. Yong-pil finds refuge in a private orphanage and Myeong-ja takes her chances with a flower customer.

Directed by Choi In-kyu · Written by Motosada Nishikame

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