Im Kwon-taek's first film was a testament of what was about to follow in the prolific director's career, since it became a huge hit, particularly due to its anti-Japanese and melodramatic premises, Farewell Duman River, Heo Jang-kang, Hwang Hae, Im Kwon-taek, Jang Dong-hwi, Kim Hye-jung-III, Kim Seok-hun, Moon Jung-suk, Um Aing-ran