Nineteen

It was one day after summer vacation, in 2008. Sojeong, a senior high school student, lives with her sick mother, but dreams to live alone and be a musician though the reality is frustrating. Just listening to music on MP3 and writing down the lyrics of the songs she wrote on her mini-homepage is Sojeong´s only escape.

Directed by Woo Kyeng-hee, Nineteen leans on a strong ensemble — Son Young-joo, Jeong Tae-seong, Byun Joong-hee — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2021.