Based on a novel by Choi In-ho that was considered a symbol of youth culture, Lee Jang-ho s feature debut was a rather successful production, winning numerous accolades including awards for Best New Director at the 1974 Grand Bell Awards, and the 1975 Baeksang Art Awards where it also won Best Cinematography, before screening at Berlin, Heavenly Homecoming to Stars, An In-suk, Baek Il-seob, Choi In-ho, Hah Yeong-soo, Jun Won-joo, Kang-Shin Sung-il, Lee Jang-ho, Yoon Il-bong