The Boys
소년들
“There was no truth on that day.”
Synopsis
In 1999, a robbery-murder case occurs in a small supermarket in Samnye, Jeonbuk province. The police investigation quickly narrows down to three boys from the neighborhood, and these boys are falsely accused of being murderers overnight and are imprisoned without understanding what is happening. The following year, veteran detective Hwang Joon-cheol is newly appointed as the head of Crime Investigation Division. He receives a tip about the real culprits and embarks on a reinvestigation to clear the boys' names. However, the interference of the detective responsible for the case at the time, Choi Woo-sung, leads to everything falling apart, and Hwang is demoted. Sixteen years later, the sole witness of the case and daughter of the victim, Yoon Mi-sook, and the boys return to Hwang, seeking justice...
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THE BOYS Official Int’l Main TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-05
Top Cast
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Sul Kyung-gu
Hwang Joon-cheol
Yu Jun-sang
Choi Woo-sung
Jin Kyung
Yoon Mi-sook
Heo Sung-tae
Park Jeong-gyu
Yeom Hye-ran
Kim Gyeong-mi
Kim Dong-young
Kwon Chang-ho
Yoo Su-bin
Jeon Seung-woo
Kim Kyung-ho
Seo Byeong-won
Seo In-guk
Lee Jae-seok
Bae Yu-ram
Jo Hyun-soo
Cho Jin-woong
Oh Jae-hyung
Park So-i
Lee Eun-sol
Park Won-sang
Judge
Yoon Byung-hee
Detective Lee
Han Soo-yeon
Lawyer
Lee Ye-won
Young Hae-mi
Kim Hyeong-seok
Reporter
Chung Ye-jin
Hwang Hae-mi
Release History & Theatrical Window
Korean Film Festival in Australia
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chung Ji-young
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeong Sang-hyeop, Kang Sook
- Original Score
- Shin Min
- Original Title
- 소년들
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- Aura Pictures, CJ ENM, Viva Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chung Ji-young
Jeong Sang-hyeop, Kang Sook
Shin Min
Kim Hyeong-seok
Kim Sang-bum
Jeong Sang-min, Kim Joo-sang, Lim Ji-young, Park Ji-young, Lee Jin-eun
Department Leadership Roster
Jeong Sang-hyeop
Writer
Kim Joo-sang
Producer
Kim Hyeong-seok
Director of Photography
Lee Min-a
Production Design
Park Ji-young
Producer
Yu Ji-yeon
Costume Design
Kim Sang-bum
Editor
Shin Min
Original Music Composer
Chung Ji-young
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boys
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What is The Boys about?
In 1999, a robbery-murder case occurs in a small supermarket in Samnye, Jeonbuk province. The police investigation quickly narrows down to three boys from the neighborhood, and these boys are falsely accused of being murderers overnight and are imprisoned without understanding what is happening. The following year, veteran detective Hwang Joon-cheol is newly appointed as the head of Crime Investigation Division. He receives a tip about the real culprits and embarks on a reinvestigation to clear the boys' names. However, the interference of the detective responsible for the case at the time, Choi Woo-sung, leads to everything falling apart, and Hwang is demoted. Sixteen years later, the sole witness of the case and daughter of the victim, Yoon Mi-sook, and the boys return to Hwang, seeking justice...
Who directed The Boys?
The Boys was directed by Chung Ji-young.
Who stars in The Boys?
The principal cast of The Boys includes Sul Kyung-gu, Yu Jun-sang, Jin Kyung, Heo Sung-tae, Yeom Hye-ran.
When was The Boys released and how long is it?
The Boys was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boys was composed by Shin Min.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boys?
The Boys holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+.