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The Boy from Nowhere
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The Boy from Nowhere

2019-05-05 · 97 min · Not rated

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.

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Directors
Choi Chang-hwan
Production companies
Match Cut
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kwak Min-kyuKwak Min-kyuSoo
Kim Hyeon-mokKim Hyeon-mokPil-sung
Geum HannahGeum HannahHae-na
Kang Gil-wooKang Gil-wooGab-bo
Gong Min-jeungGong Min-jeung
Son Ye-won
Oh Dong-minOh Dong-min
Jang Jun-wheeJang Jun-whee

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