Hopeless

Hopeless (2023) is a crime, drama film directed by Kim Chang-hoon rated 5.8/10.

Yeon-gyu is a teenage boy who wants to escape his hometown where violence is commonly enacted among neighbors. He only hopes to have a peaceful life with his mother. However, the world never allows him to have a dream nor hope for life. When Yeon-gyu needs a hand from grown-ups, Chi-geon, a thug of the town, offers a favor. The simple favor leads Yeon-gyu to explore the world of Chi-geon. It ironically results Yeon-gyu gradually falling into Chi-geon's life. Grasping hope to run away from where he is, he struggles between the border. Can he escape from the town at the end?

Cast

Hong Xa-bin

Yeon-gyu

Song Joong-ki

Chi-geon

BIBI

Ha-yan

Jeong Jae-kwang

Seung-mu

You Seong-joo

Jeong-deok

Park Bo-kyung

Mo-kyung

Kim Jong-soo

Joong-beom

Seo Dong-gab

Jeong Eui-seok

Hong Seo-back

Wan-gu

Jeong Man-sik

Chinese Restaurant Owner

Kim Hong-pa

Kim Guk-hwan

Pyo Dong-jun

Hyung-woo