Young Adult Matters

Young Adult Matters

2021 · 127 min · KO · 6.8 (36 votes)
Dir. Lee Hwan · Starring Lee You-mi, Hani, Shin Haet-bit, Lee Hwan, Park Kang-seop, Bang Eun-jeong · Music sAewoo

“A gritty expose of teenage hardship.”

Drama

Se-jin, a high school student, becomes pregnant and gets ostracized by her family and school. While wandering the streets, she meets Joo-yeong, an experienced runaway, and tries to get an abortion with Joo-yeong's help.

VIBE

This is a stark, unvarnished look at youth navigating an unforgiving world. It feels like a raw, emotional journey through desperation and resilience, highlighting the heavy burdens and difficult choices faced by marginalized teens. The atmosphere is undeniably heavy, yet imbued with a defiant spirit.

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