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Coming of Age
Welding engineer Cheol-taek is diagnosed with terminal cancer one day. This news begins to affect not only his only daughter Jeong-mi, who works as a bit-part actress, but also the lives of Hyun-sook, who had effectively divorced Cheol-taek and was enjoying retirement after finishing her career as a civil servant; Ok-nam, Hyun-sook's mother approaching her nineties; Cheol-taek's older brother Kwan-taek; and Kwan-taek's grandson Dong-min.
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In the bustling metropolis of Neo-Veridia, teenagers navigate the complexities of identity, friendship, and ambition amidst a society heavily influenced by advanced AI and virtual realities. The story follows a diverse group of high school students as they confront personal challenges, societal pressures, and the blurred lines between the digital and physical worlds, ultimately searching for their authentic selves.
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Fun Fact
The film's speculative setting of Neo-Veridia was designed with input from futurists and AI ethicists to explore potential societal shifts in adolescence.
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