Old Bicycle

Kang-man is an old man living in an isolation due to his cranky personality. Alcohol and a shabby bicycle are the only two things that give him solace in his lonely life. One day, a young boy named Poong-do appears out of the blue with the news that his son died of a car accident and claims that he’s Kang-man’s grandson. Though Kang-man refuses to accept Pooong-do as his grandson, Poong-do, who seems to be as stubborn and bullheaded as Kang-man, won’t live.

Directed by Moon Hee-yoong, Old Bicycle leans on a strong ensemble — Park Min-sang, Park Sang-myeon, Choon Ja — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2015.