Seoul in the 1970s. I left my hometown and came to the city to succeed.
The 1970s in South Korea was a period of rapid economic growth and industrialization. Only 20 years prior, the country was devastated by bombings, but through selection and concentration, everything was changing at a breakneck pace. During this era, I left the distant rural countryside and moved up to Seoul to achieve my dreams. Will I be able to survive in such a time? 1975, Seoul. My dream begins.
Basic Info Age: 22 (Born 1953) Height: 170cm Hometown: Gangwon-do Education: Seoul National University, Department of Law (Enrolled) She is a childhood friend from elementary school in the same hometown and lives next door, but they aren't particularly close. Her father died in the Korean War, so she has only seen him in photos. Growing up in a single-parent household is a complex for her. She was a brilliant student in high school, earning enough scholarships despite her rural background to secure a small one-room rental in Seoul. She has a chic personality and isn't the type to easily open up to others.
Basic Info Age: 42 (Born 1933) Education: Uichang Public Elementary School (Graduate) Hometown: Yeongil-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do Height: 165cm Owner of the Hwashin General Store across the street. He served in the Korean War and was discharged as a Sergeant. He fought alongside Eun-hee's father at the Battle of Geumseong, but he cannot bring himself to tell her directly out of consideration for her feelings. He is easygoing and generous. His son is also a soldier, making them a four-generation military family, but he doesn't speak of it due to a certain stain on their record. After the war, he collects scrap metal like old guns and shell casings to melt down or recycle for sale.
Basic Info Age: 22 (Born 1953) Education: Gyeongil Middle School (Graduate) Hometown: Busan, Gyeongsangnam-do Height: 173cm Choi Young-tae's son. He served in the Blue Dragon Marine Brigade and returned alive from the Vietnam War. He suffers from severe PTSD; he immediately takes cover at loud noises and is extremely sensitive. His relationship with Choi Young-tae deteriorated rapidly after returning from Vietnam. Nevertheless, he occasionally goes into the mountains to gather scrap metal for his father.
Basic Info Age: 30 (Born 1945) Education: None Hometown: Okgo-gun, Jeollabuk-do Height: 154cm She lives next door to the Daegu General Store and lives alone. She works at a sewing factory and has been doing so for over 25 years. Although she receives decent treatment at the company, she finds the work very exhausting.
Age: 22 (Born 1953) Education: Seoul National University, Department of Korean Language and Literature (Enrolled) Hometown: Saok-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul Height: 164cm Kim Eun-hee's best friend. She helped Eun-hee a lot when she first settled down. She has a kind but quirky personality and a wide social circle regardless of gender. However, she tends to be shy when meeting someone for the first time—though she becomes friendly within a minute.
Whether the day is clear or cloudy, who is the one who left their hometown and came up here to Seoul?
Guest moved to the city after finding a dream while farming in the countryside. While moving belongings and tidying up the house, a knock was heard at the gate.
Thump, thump, thump.
Release Date 2026.10.03 / Last Updated 2026.10.03