Come Unto Down
1982 South Korean film by Lee Jang-ho
Come Unto Down (Korean: 낮은 데로 임하소서; RR: Najeun dero imhasoseo; a.k.a. Come Down to a Lower Place) is a 1982 South Korean drama film directed by Lee Jang-ho, and based on the novel of the same title by Lee Cheong-jun. It was awarded Best Film at the Grand Bell Awards ceremony, and given the film award at the Baeksang Arts Awards.
Synopsis
Yo-han is the son of a Christian minister. Following his father's career, he joins the seminary without much enthusiasm, then drops out. After doing his military service as a KATUSA, he teaches at the U.S. educational center. When he is given a job teaching in America, he hastily marries in preparation for the move. He is suddenly struck blind, then begins contemplating suicide. Instead he has a religious vision and dedicates himself to the ministry, and opens a church for the blind.
Cast
Lee Yeong-ho: Ahn Yo-han
Shin Seong-il: Ahn Shin-sam
Na Young-hee: Kang Eun-gyeong
Ahn Sung-ki: Teacher Song
Park Jung-ja: Mother
Park Jae-ho: Jin-yong
Cheon Dong-seok: Bang Ul-i
Bok Hye-suk: Grandmother
Kim Ji-young: Mother-in-law
Moon Tai-sun: Rev.
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