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Hopeless

20232h 3mKim Chang-hoon
IMDb 6.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 83%
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"Hope is nowhere to be found."

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?

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NetherlandsCriminal Organization

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hopeless (2023) about?

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…

Who stars in Hopeless?

Hopeless stars Hong Xa-bin (Yeon-gyu), Song Joong-ki (Chi-geon), BIBI (Ha-yan), Jeong Jae-kwang (Seung-mu), You Seong-joo (Jeong-deok). The film was directed by Kim Chang-hoon.

How long is Hopeless?

Hopeless has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2023.

Is Hopeless worth watching?

Hopeless holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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