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The Barefooted Young

The Barefooted Young

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Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 29, 1964

Runtime

1h 56m

Genres

Crime, Drama, Romance

User Score

64%

Original Title

맨발의 청춘

Production Companies

Geukdong Film

Director

Kim Kee-duk

Description

Jo Doo-soo, a member of a gang, comes across and helps Joanna, a college student who is about to have her handbag robbed by the bullies on her way home. Joanna is a diplomat's daughter and living the life of the upper class; whereas, Jo Doo-soo wastes his days serving the gang. Attracted to one another because of their opposite lives, Doo-soo and Joanna quickly fall in love. Being a devout Christian, Joanna believes that if only Doo-soo changed his thoughts about the way he lives, he could be a new person...