A Drifting Story (1960)

• Romance
• Drama
• Crime

This melodrama follows the trials and tribulations of a single mother who dares to love. Hyun Hee (Mun Jeong Suk) makes a living running a coffee house. She has to support her illegitimate daughter and mother, and bear the scorn of those who look down on her. Hyun Hee falls in love with a married writer (Kim Jin Kyu), while another customer (Choi Mu Ryong) holds a torch for her. The romantic triangles that unfold lead to tragic consequences.

Rating

6.5 / 10 (5 votes)

Release date

December 17, 1960

Runtime

2h 04m

Language

Korean

Director

Gwon Yeong-sun

Status

Released