Coming of Age

In this emotionally dense family drama, director Jeong Seung-o examines the complexities of familial responsibility and personal freedom. The narrative centers on Cheol-taek, an aging alcoholic who is diagnosed with stage four terminal cancer. The burden of his care falls solely onto his daughter, Jeong-mi, a struggling actress who is barely making ends meet while attempting to maintain her career. As she navigates the physical and emotional toll of caregiving, her estranged mother, Hyeon-suk, also fights for her own autonomy against her siblings' demands. Through wit and lucidity, the film explores the inevitability of illness, the generational divide, and the reassuring but painful solidity of family bonds during life's final transition.