The Coachman
The Coachman

The Coachman (1961)

12 (KR) | South Korea | Korean | 97 min
Directed by: Kang Dae-jin
6.7

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.

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Release Date

South Korea
No data
1961-02-15
West Germany
(Berlin International Film Festival)
1961-06
Singapore
(Korean Film Festival)
2020-11-16
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

The Coachman
(Original title)
荷馬車
Japan (Japanese title)
Mabu
South Korea
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Unrated
Violence & Gore
Unrated
Profanity
Unrated
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Unrated
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Unrated