Coming of Age (2026)
성인식
Director: Lee Jung-hyun
Cast: Lee Jung-hyun, Lee Do-eun, Oh Kwang-rok
Did you know? The film’s harrowing central metaphor is rooted in reality: director Kim Soo-jin consulted with single mothers and organ brokers to ensure the depiction of selling body parts for survival was medically and emotionally accurate.
Why Watch: "Coming of Age" is a raw, gut-wrenching masterpiece that exposes the brutal sacrifices of motherhood in a world that offers no safety nets. Jae-soon's desperate journey to sell parts of herself for her daughter's future is a haunting, unforgettable testament to maternal love that will shatter you and make you hug your loved ones tighter. This is a must-watch for anyone craving authentic, emotionally devastating cinema that refuses to look away from the harsh realities of poverty and resilience.
In a world where survival is a daily battle even for those willing to work, Jae-soon barely makes it through each day with no plans for tomorrow. Yet she clings to one dream—giving her daughter, Su-min, three warm meals a day inside a safe, steady home. To save up for her daughter’s coming-of-age gift, she sells parts of her own body.