Prior to the adoption of Confucianism, it was the tradition to abandon one's parents on a mountainside if they were over 70 years of age. In the ancient kingdom of Goryeo, now modern Korea, a nobleman defies this tradition when he refuses to leave his mother to starve to death.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Kim Jin-kyuGu-ryeong | Gu-ryeong |
 Ju Jeung-nyeoWidow | Widow |
| KKim Bo-aeGat-nan | Gat-nan |
 Kim Dong-wonJin-seok | Jin-seok |
 Lee Yea-chunPark Chul | Park Chul |
 Park AmNot listed | Not listed |
 Seok Geum-seongNot listed | Not listed |
 Go Seon-aeNot listed | Not listed |
| WWang Suk-rangNot listed | Not listed |
 Dokgo SungNot listed | Not listed |
 Jo Seok-geunNot listed | Not listed |
| KKo Seol-bongBiologist | Biologist |
 Park Sang-ikMatchmaker | Matchmaker |
 Eok SongKyung-chul | Kyung-chul |
 Jeong MinNot listed | Not listed |
 Ji Bang-yeolNot listed | Not listed |
 Yim Woon-hakNot listed | Not listed |
| LLee Sang-saNot listed | Not listed |
 Jeon Young-sunNot listed | Not listed |
 Ra Jeong-okNot listed | Not listed |
 Choi SamChil Bong | Chil Bong |
 Jeon OkVillage Shaman | Village Shaman |