A Water Mill

On the first full moon of January in the town of Hapyung there is a festival going on in the yard of Shin Chigyu the towns biggest landowner They are playing yut a game of throwing four short sticks The winner of the game is Okbuns husband Lee Bangwon Having no money Okbun and Bangwon had been tenant farmers on Chigyus land With their winnings they try to start their own business Chigyu had always been drawn to Okbun When Bangwon leaves Chigyu comes on strong to Okbun Okbun waits eagerly for her husbands return but Bangwon has failed in his business and returns a pauper As their dreams go up in smoke Okbun falls into deep despair