The Road to Sampo with English, Japanese, Korean and Russian subtitles
is a 1975 South Korean movie directed by Lee Man-hee.
In the 1975 South Korean film “삼포가는 길” (The Road to Sampo), directed by Lee Man-hee, a young laborer’s journey intertwines with that of a middle-aged man returning to his long-abandoned hometown of Sampo, and a young woman fleeing her waitressing job. This unlikely trio, initially brought together by a chance to earn a reward for the woman’s return, find themselves embarking on an unexpected adventure. As they travel together, their individual quests for purpose and belonging evolve into a shared odyssey, challenging their perceptions of freedom and companionship. Set against a backdrop of diverse landscapes, from jails to construction sites, the film poignantly explores themes of escape, self-discovery, and the human yearning for connection.
