Falling Forward : The SSIREUM Boys (2026)

In the storied wrestling town of Masan, the Gyobang Elementary School ssireum team faces a brand-new season—and a whole new reality. With their championship-winning seniors gone, the squad’s youngest grapplers are stepping into the spotlight for the very first time. Captured over six months from golden autumn to hopeful spring, this documentary traces their raw, unfiltered journey through the highs of triumph and the sting of defeat. As they wrestle with the weight of expectation and the ache of missing mentors, these kids discover that strength isn’t just about winning—it’s about getting back up. In a world that demands perfection, their battles on the sand ring pose a deeper question: what does true growth look like when you’re learning to stand on your own?