Young-gu and Yong-pal(1973)

Young-gu and Yong-pal follows a widower who honors his wife's final wish by relocating to Seoul with his young son and a loyal servant. Struggling against the city's relentless hardships—scams, poverty, and broken promises—Young-gu fights to build a stable life for his family. Each small gain slips away, testing his resolve. He channels his remaining hope into his son's education, sacrificing everything to see the boy succeed in school. A teacher's encouragement becomes the turning point. Realizing that the city offers only hollow victories, Young-gu makes a quiet decision to abandon Seoul and return to the countryside, where honest work and genuine stability await. The film is a poignant portrait of sacrifice, resilience, and the search for dignity beyond material gain.