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A sharp and tender debut about acceptance and personal freedom.

Despite the close bonds among fellow defectors, Cheol-jun, a young North Korean defector, feels isolated while hiding his gay identity. Finally, he takes his first step into South Korea’s vibrant gay community and forms close ties with Yeong-jun after meeting him at a casual gathering. Yet, a trivial misunderstanding shatters these fragile bonds.

This breathtaking story of self-discovery announces a major filmmaking talent in writer/director Joonho Park, unlocking his inscrutable protagonist’s inner life with an astute framing of images and astounding tenderness.