A Drifting Story
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.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 표류도 |
| Year | 1960 |
| Country | South Korea |
| Genre | Romance, Drama, Crime |
| Director | Gwon Yeong-sun |
| Runtime | 124 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.1/10 (4 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
A Drifting Story has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.1/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.
A classic from 1960. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Moon Jeong-suk
Kang Hyeon-hee (Madam Madonna)
Kim Jin-kyu
Lee Sang-hyeon (Newspaper editorial member)
Choi Mu-ryong
Minwoo (poet)
Um Aing-ran
Kwanghee (Madonna Reggie)
Park Am
Hwan-gyu Kim (President of Publisher)
Hwang Jeong-sun
Hyun Hee-mo
Heo Chang-kang
Choi Young-cheol (interpreter)
Do Kum-bong
Gye-young (Hyun-hee's classmate)
Kim Dong-won
Lawyer
Lee Bin-hwa
Soon-jae (Hyun-hee's classmate)
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