The Road to Sampo (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1975, The Road to Sampo is a drama film directed by Lee Man-hee, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Passing through a jail and a construction site, a young laborer meets a middle-aged man returning to Sampo after ten years' absence. Together, they track down a young woman who ran away from the restaurant she was waitressing at, but instead of turning her in for a reward, the trio decide to go on an adventure together.
Who’s in it. The Road to Sampo stars Baek Il-seob as Roh Young-dal, Kim Jin-kyu as Jeong, Moon Sook as Baek-hwa and Kim Yong-hak, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Road to Sampo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Road to Sampo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Road to Sampo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Road to Sampo (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Road to Sampo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Road to Sampo worth watching?
- The Road to Sampo holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Road to Sampo?
- The Road to Sampo stars Baek Il-seob, Kim Jin-kyu, Moon Sook, Kim Yong-hak and Kim Ki-beom.
- When was The Road to Sampo released?
- The Road to Sampo was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.