''Come Unto Down'' (; a.k.a. ''Come Down to a Lower Place'') is a 1982 South Korean

drama film In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-g ...

directed by

Lee Jang-ho Lee Jang-ho (born May 15, 1945) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. Filmography *''Heavenly Homecoming to Stars'' (1974) - director *''It Rained Yesterday'' (1974) - director *''You Become a Star, Too'' (1975) - director *''Yes ...

, and based on the novel of the same title by

Lee Cheong-jun Yi Cheong-jun (, 9 August 1939 - 31 July 2008) was a prominent South Korean novelist. Throughout his four decade-long career, Yi wrote more than 100 short stories and 13 novels. Life Yi Cheong-jun was born in 1939. He graduated with a degree ...

. It was awarded Best Film at the

Grand Bell Awards The Grand Bell Awards (), also known as the Daejong Film Awards, is an awards ceremony presented annually by The Motion Pictures Association of Korea for excellence in film in South Korea. The Grand Bell Awards retains prestige as the oldest co ...

ceremony, and given the film award at the

Baeksang Arts Awards The Baeksang Arts Awards (), also known as the Paeksang Arts Awards, are awards for excellence in film, television and theatre in South Korea. The awards were first introduced in 1965 by Chang Key-young, the founder of the Hankook Ilbo newspap ...

Synopsis

Yo-han is the son of a Christian minister. Following his father's career, he joins the seminary without much enthusiasm, then drops out. After doing his military service as a

KATUSA Korean Augmentation To the United States Army (KATUSA Korean: 카투사) is a branch of the Republic of Korea Army that consists of Korean drafted personnel who are augmented to the Eighth United States Army (EUSA). KATUSA does not form an i ...

, he teaches at the U.S. educational center. When he is given a job teaching in America, he hastily marries in preparation for the move. He is suddenly struck blind, then begins contemplating suicide. Instead he has a religious vision and dedicates himself to the ministry, and opens a church for the blind.

Cast

* Lee Yeong-ho: Ahn Yo-han *

Shin Seong-il Shin Seong-il (May 8, 1937 – November 4, 2018) was a South Korean actor, film director, producer, and former politician. A legendary actor with 500 films in over 40 years, Shin debuted in director Shin Sang-ok's 1960 film ''A Romantic Papa'' an ...

: Ahn Shin-sam *

Na Young-hee Na Young-hee (, born September 20, 1961), born Bang Suk-hui, is a South Korean actress. Na was born in Boeun, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. Filmography Film *Note: the whole list is referenced. Television series Awards * 2021 2 ...

: Kang Eun-gyeong *

Ahn Sung-ki Ahn Sung-ki (born January 1, 1952) is a South Korean actor. One of the country's most respected actors, he has appeared in more than 130 films during his career of over 60 years. Career A native of Seoul, Ahn was the son of a veteran filmmaker ...

: Teacher Song * Park Jung-ja: Mother * Park Jae-ho: Jin-yong * Cheon Dong-seok: Bang Ul-i * Bok Hye-suk: Grandmother * Kim Ji-young: Mother-in-law * Moon Tai-sun: Rev. Kim

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1982 films 1982 drama films South Korean drama films Films about evangelicalism Films based on Korean novels Best Picture Grand Bell Award winners 1980s Korean-language films Films directed by Lee Jang-ho {{SouthKorea-film-stub