Hopeless

Yeon Gyu (Hong Xa Bin), a teenager who has just turned 18, faces a series of intense struggles. Yeon Gyu lives with his biological mother, his stepfather, and half-sister. At home, he suffers physical abuse from his stepfather and receives no support from his mother. His only ally is his younger half-sister, Ha Yan (Auntie), who cares for and stands by him.

Yeon Gyu dreams of escaping with his mother and half-sister, but to do so, he needs to work hard and save money. In his quest, he becomes entangled with a criminal gang led by Chi Geon (Song Joong Ki). Chi Geon begins to trust Yeon Gyu, giving his various 'jobs' within the gang. These tasks, however, only complicate his efforts to achieve his dream, as he becomes increasingly involved with the group of thugs.

Hong Xa Bin's debut film presents a somber narrative, where the main character, Chi Geon, confronts a relentless series of challenges, casting a shadow of despair over his life. Can Chi Geon break free from the thug group and successfully flee with his mother and half-sister?