02 Jul 2023
Nest
North Korean girl Seolhee crosses the border alone despite the risks in order to find her mother in South Korea.
The Mine
“Where are we going, mom?”
A boy steps on a landmine during a border crossing with his mother. When his mother disappears to find help, the boy follows a group of mysterious soldiers only to find himself in a terrifying situation.
2022
Top Billed Cast
진서연 Mother
이주원 Son
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