In Our Prime (2022)

Other name: 이상한 나라의 수학자, Isanghan Nalaui Suhagja, Mathematician of a Wonderland, Mathematician in Wonderland

Description:

"In Our Prime" centers on Ji Woo, an ambitious high school student feeling like an outcast in his prestigious institution due to his humble background. His isolated world begins to shift when he meets Hak Sung, the school's unassuming security guard. Unbeknownst to many, Hak Sung is a mathematical prodigy and a defector from North Korea, now living a life deliberately shut off from his extraordinary past. Witnessing Ji Woo's struggles and innate curiosity, Hak Sung reluctantly agrees to tutor him in math. Through these clandestine lessons, an unexpected and profound friendship develops, offering both individuals solace and understanding during their most challenging times. However, their burgeoning bond is imperiled when Ji Woo becomes entangled in a school incident, falsely accused. This event inadvertently triggers a dangerous inquiry into Hak Sung's hidden identity, threatening to expose his secrets and shatter their special connection.

Director: Park Dong Hoon [박동훈]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2022

Genre:Drama