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The Little Adventurer (1979): cast, story & where to watch

1979 · Film

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Released in 1979, The Little Adventurer is a notable film directed by Im Kwon-taek, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. In an effort to erase his disgrace, the mischievous Kim Hwan starts a movement to build birdnests but the old park keeper gets injured in his efforts. In order to get money for the park keeper's hospital fees, Hwan gets on his friend Chil-sung's boat to catch some fish. However, Hwan gets caught up in the tide and drifts off to sea where he is rescued by a Chinese ship. The Chinese ship tries to take Hwan to North Korea but Hwan resists with an anti-Communist will so strong he's willing to die. Hwan is safely returned to his home country. At the airport, Hwan's friends bring the old park keeper who is in a cast. They receive Hwan with beautiful music and performances.

Who’s in it. The Little Adventurer stars Lee Yeong-su, Ju Seon-tae, Yu Yeong-ha and Chae Yeong, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Little Adventurer page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Little Adventurer (1979)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Little Adventurer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in The Little Adventurer?
The Little Adventurer stars Lee Yeong-su, Ju Seon-tae, Yu Yeong-ha, Chae Yeong and Ko Sang-Mi.
When was The Little Adventurer released?
The Little Adventurer was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.