Hopeless
화란
“Hope is nowhere to be found.”
Synopsis
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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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-06-20
Top Cast
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Hong Xa-bin
Yeon-gyu
Song Joong-ki
Chi-geon
BIBI
Ha-yan
Jeong Jae-kwang
Seung-mu
You Seong-joo
Jeong-deok
Park Bo-kyung
Mo-kyung
Kim Jong-soo
Joong-beom
Seo Dong-gab
Jeong Eui-seok
Hong Seo-back
Wan-gu
Jeong Man-sik
Chinese Restaurant Owner
Kim Hong-pa
Kim Guk-hwan
Pyo Dong-jun
Hyung-woo
Park Soo-young
Lee Hyeon-nam
Jung Yong-ju
Myung-hun
Lee Jong-wook
Seong-hun
Park In-gyoo
Hamburger Joint Owner
Kim Si-kook
Lee Hyeon-nam's Election Team 4
Release History & Theatrical Window
Korean Film Festival Barcelona
Festival / Special Debut
June 25, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Chang-hoon
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Chang-hoon
- Original Score
- Kang Nene
- Original Title
- 화란
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Sanai Pictures, HighZium Studio, Plus M Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Chang-hoon
Kim Chang-hoon
Kang Nene
Lee Jae-woo
Kim Sang-bum
Park Min-jeong, Hong Jeong-in, Han Jae-duk
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Chang-hoon
Screenplay
Kim Chang-hoon
Director
Park Min-jeong
Producer
Park Elhen
Production Design
Cho Sang-kyung
Costume Design
Lee Chae-young
Production Design
Shin Hye-jeong
Costume Design
Han Jae-duk
Producer
Lee Jae-woo
Director of Photography
Kim Sang-bum
Editor
Kang Nene
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hopeless
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What is Hopeless 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 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?
Who directed Hopeless?
Hopeless was directed by Kim Chang-hoon.
Who stars in Hopeless?
The principal cast of Hopeless includes Hong Xa-bin, Song Joong-ki, BIBI, Jeong Jae-kwang, You Seong-joo.
When was Hopeless released and how long is it?
Hopeless was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Hopeless?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hopeless was composed by Kang Nene.