A Dream of Fortune

A Dream of Fortune

1961 · 115 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, Family

Son Hak-su (Kim Seung-ho) is a middle school teacher who barely gets by on his income because he's paying off a monthly mortgage for his welfare housing facility sold by the government. One day, Mr. Son and his wife make the acquaintance of a U.S. immigrant Charlie Hong (Heo Chang-kang) who is engaged in the smuggling business.

Directed by Han Hyeong-mo · Written by Seo Chang-geun

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