A comic comparison of three people and the very different lives they lead based on wealth and social status.
Hyeon In-ho, a ship's captain on leave, becomes acquainted with Kwang-su, a small boy whom he meets at the playground. In-ho is delighted to learn that Kwang-su's mother is a pretty young widow
Thousands of Korean citizens who had fled their homes during the occupation of Korea by Japan, return to their nation following World War II but face the perils of crossing through communist territories in Manchuria.
Three co-workers discuss their abusive wives together each night over drinks after work. They meet so often however, that they realize they have developed drinking problems which gives their wives more reasons to be angry
Arai, although born a Korean, chooses a Japanese name and assists the occupying forces in rounding up Korean insurgents until the day he finds his father among the prisoners
A spy sent to murder a brilliant professor learns to like his gentle target and respect his ideas.