Young Adult Matters

2021
Young Adult Matters
Four runaway teens face brutal hardships and desperate survival on the unforgiving streets of Seoul, searching for hope and connection in a gritty youth drama.  
NC-17
Genres
  • Crime & Mystery,
  • Drama
Subtitles
English, German, Italian

Synopsis

Se Jin (Lee Yoo Mi), a teenage girl facing school bullying and social media scrutiny, discovers she's pregnant but remains emotionally detached. Abandoning her younger sister, she runs away to Seoul, where she meets fellow runaway Joo Young (Hani). Together with two other street youths, they navigate the harsh realities of survival, confronting unexpected and brutal challenges. As they struggle to find meaning and purpose, Se Jin's journey becomes a raw exploration of youth, desperation, and the search for identity. This thought-provoking narrative delves into the complex emotional landscape of young people living on the margins of society. "Young Adult Matters" is a gritty 2020 South Korean youth drama film directed by Lee Hwan.