The Boy from Nowhere

The Boy from Nowhere

2019 · 97 min · Drama

Second-generation migrant worker, Soo is released after receiving probation and community service sentence for his use of violence. Along with his friend Pil-sung, he ends up working as brokers for illegal migrant workers. While fulfilling his community service duty, he meets surfers. Soo falls in love with surfing as the surfers Ddong-ggo and Hae-na teach him how to surf.

Directed by Choi Chang-hwan · Written by Choi Chang-hwan

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