In a time of political and social unrest in 19th century Korea, uncouth, self-taught painter Jang Seung-up explores his natural talent amidst the repressive world around him.

Jang Seung-up

Jin-hong

Kim Byung-moon

Mae-hyang

So-woon

Young Jang Seung-up

Butler

Cho Byeong-gab

Mr. Go

An Jeong-Sik

Byeong-moon's Wife

Song-heon

Owner of Jang Hwang-sa

Middleman
May 10, 2002

Jang Seung-up

Jin-hong

Kim Byung-moon

Mae-hyang

So-woon

Young Jang Seung-up

Butler

Cho Byeong-gab

Mr. Go

An Jeong-Sik

Byeong-moon's Wife

Song-heon

Owner of Jang Hwang-sa

Middleman

