After the death of Mal-Suk's father, her eldest brother, Dong-suk, becomes the sole breadwinner for his three siblings. With rumors of impending strikes and job cuts at the local mine, the struggling family faces difficulties in providing food and school fees for Mal-Suk and her brother Dong-il. This situation forces the two older siblings to move to Seoul, leaving the younger ones with their neighbors. Mal-Suk's only outlet is in her diary, where she candidly shares her hopes and troubles.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| KKim Yeong-okNot listed | Not listed |
| PPark Seong-daeNot listed | Not listed |
 Um Aing-ranNot listed | Not listed |
| PPark Gwang-suNot listed | Not listed |
 Lee Hae-rangNot listed | Not listed |
 Hwang Jeong-sunNot listed | Not listed |
 Jo Mi-ryeongNot listed | Not listed |
| JJo Hyeon-juNot listed | Not listed |
 Byeon Gi-jongNot listed | Not listed |
 Han Mi-naNot listed | Not listed |
 Choi Nam-hyunNot listed | Not listed |
 Jeong Ae-ranNot listed | Not listed |
 Kim Seung-hoNot listed | Not listed |
 Heo Chang-kangNot listed | Not listed |
 Kim Chil-seongNot listed | Not listed |
 Hwang HaeNot listed | Not listed |
 Choi Mu-ryongNot listed | Not listed |
 Do Kum-bongNot listed | Not listed |
| KKim A-miNot listed | Not listed |
 Ju Seon-taeNot listed | Not listed |
 Lee Il-seonNot listed | Not listed |
 Nam Bang-unNot listed | Not listed |
 No KangNot listed | Not listed |
 Rim HanNot listed | Not listed |