The Coachman (1961)
A man tries to raise his two sons and two daughters under some of the most adverse conditions known to man. The father operates a horse-drawn cart, but in a city that is modernizing after the destruction of the Korean War, automobiles are making carts obsolete. The children are experiencing difficulties as well. The eldest son has flunked the bar exam twice and is not hopeful of passing it a third time to become a lawyer. The eldest daughter is mute and married to an abusive husband. The younger daughter tries to pose as a rich university student to move up in life. The youngest son has a penchant for petty theft.
Cast
- Kim Seung-ho - Ha Chun-sam
- Hwang Jeong-sun - Suwondaek
- Shin Young-kyun - Su-eob
- Jo Mi-ryeong - Ok-rye (Eldest daughter)
- Hwang Hae - Kim Chang-soo
- Um Aing-ran - Okhee
- Kim Hee-kap - Kim Seo-gi
- Ju Seon-tae - Hwangsajang (Maju)
- Chang Hyeok - Kim Byung-guk
- Choe Seong-ho - Kim Chang-deok (Ok-rye's husband)
Screenplay
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
horse, poverty
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Coachman about?
- A man tries to raise his two sons and two daughters under some of the most adverse conditions known to man. The father operates a horse-drawn cart, but in a city that is modernizing after the destruction of the Korean War, automobiles are making carts obsolete. The children are experiencing difficulties as well. The eldest son has flunked the bar exam twice and is not hopeful of passing it a third time to become a lawyer. The eldest daughter is mute and married to an abusive husband. The younger daughter tries to pose as a rich university student to move up in life. The youngest son has a penchant for petty theft.
- Who directed The Coachman?
- The Coachman was directed by Kang Dae-jin.
- Who stars in The Coachman?
- The Coachman stars Kim Seung-ho, Hwang Jeong-sun, Shin Young-kyun, Jo Mi-ryeong, Hwang Hae, Um Aing-ran.
- How long is The Coachman?
- The Coachman has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Coachman?
- The Coachman is a War, Drama film.
- Where was The Coachman produced?
- The Coachman was produced in South Korea.
- What are the themes of The Coachman?
- The themes of The Coachman include: Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection.