Chun-ho and his wife Sun-hie wander Korea in search of a way to make a living under Japanese colonial occupation. They settle in a mining village where Sun-hie is forced to put up with her husband's gambling and beatings. Eventually he forces her to go to a loanshark so he can get enough money to run away with a prostitute.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Hah Myung-joongChun-ho | Chun-ho |
 Cho Yong-wonSun-hie | Sun-hie |
 Lee Hye-youngHyang-sim | Hyang-sim |
| PPark Jong-selPan-chul | Pan-chul |
 Choi Joo-bongMong-tae | Mong-tae |