Romance Papa

Romance Papa

1960 · 131 min · ★ 5.8 · Comedy

A middle-aged man is laid off from work but is too proud to tell his family. His children, however, learn of the situation and take jobs of their own to help him save face.

Directed by Shin Sang-ok

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