18 Youth
열여덟 청춘
“I met a teacher who taught possibilities, not just the right answers.”
Synopsis
Eighteen-year-old Soon-jeong dreams of escaping to Australia, but her strict homeroom teacher blocks her plans by denying her permission to miss night study for work. When mysterious classroom window break-ins trigger a school investigation, the pressure mounts. Can Soon-jeong endure it all and graduate as planned?
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
Korean Film Festival in Japan
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eo Il-seon
- Screenplay & Story
- Eo Il-seon, Park Soo-hyun
- Original Title
- 열여덟 청춘
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- 26 Company, storypool, The And Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eo Il-seon
Eo Il-seon, Park Soo-hyun
Choi Beom-su
Kim Jong-min
Department Leadership Roster
Eo Il-seon
Director
Kim Jong-min
Producer
Choi Beom-su
Director of Photography
Eo Il-seon
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for 18 Youth.
More Like 18 Youth
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About 18 Youth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 18 Youth about?
Eighteen-year-old Soon-jeong dreams of escaping to Australia, but her strict homeroom teacher blocks her plans by denying her permission to miss night study for work. When mysterious classroom window break-ins trigger a school investigation, the pressure mounts. Can Soon-jeong endure it all and graduate as planned?
Who directed 18 Youth?
18 Youth was directed by Eo Il-seon.
Who stars in 18 Youth?
The principal cast of 18 Youth includes Jeon So-min, Kim Do-yeon, Exy, Park Seo-yeon, Cho Ha-young.
When was 18 Youth released and how long is it?
18 Youth was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Is 18 Youth based on a book or true story?
18 Youth is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Park Soo-hyun".