Juvenile Offender (2012)

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Juvenile Offender is a touching drama following Jang JiGu, played by Seo YoungJoo, a sixteen-year-old boy struggling to survive. Abandoned by his parents at an early age, Jang JiGu spends his days caring for his ill grandfather while drifting into trouble with other delinquent youth. Following another run-in with the law, he is sent to a juvenile detention center. While serving his time, Jang JiGu receives shocking news: his estranged mother, HyoSeung, played by Lee JungHyun, has come to visit him. Having given birth to him at just seventeen before abandoning him soon after birth, HyoSeung is now ready to face her past. As the two estranged souls reunite under difficult circumstances, they must confront their shared trauma and pain. Can a neglected teenager and his regretful young mother truly repair their broken relationship and build a future together? This powerful film explores redemption, family bonds, and the harsh realities of youth.

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2012

Genre:Arthouse; Drama; Teen