The film tells the story of a newlywed couple working on the railroad (the husband is a train driver and his young wife works at a lathe) in a lyrical and poignant tone. Both have difficult personalities and their own views on life, but together they take an active part in the economic recovery of the country after the Korean War.
as Yong-cheol, driver of the train
as Eun-sil, Yong-cheol's wife
as Yeon-hee, foreman of the female brigade
as party organizer
as Hye-sook, girlfriend Eun-sil
as Ok-san, girlfriend Eun-sil
as master
as assistant train driver
as fireman
