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The Boy from Nowhere (2019)

Movie 97 min

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.

Choi Chang-hwan Writer Choi Chang-hwan Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 5, 2019
Runtime
97 min
Language
Studio
Match Cut

Themes

Cast

Kwak Min-kyu Kwak Min-kyu Soo Kim Hyeon-mok Kim Hyeon-mok Pil-sung Geum Hannah Geum Hannah Hae-na Kang Gil-woo Kang Gil-woo Gab-bo Gong Min-jeung Gong Min-jeung Son Ye-won Oh Dong-min Oh Dong-min Jang Jun-whee Jang Jun-whee

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Boy from Nowhere about?
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.
Who directed The Boy from Nowhere?
The Boy from Nowhere was directed by Choi Chang-hwan.
Who stars in The Boy from Nowhere?
The Boy from Nowhere stars Kwak Min-kyu, Kim Hyeon-mok, Geum Hannah, Kang Gil-woo.
When was The Boy from Nowhere released?
The Boy from Nowhere is a 2019 drama film.
Where can I watch The Boy from Nowhere?
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