Si-eun, a brilliant but reserved student, faces the harsh reality of a school environment where violence, pride, and power struggles are an everyday occurrence. Despite his solitary nature, he unexpectedly forms bonds with others, but in a setting where even the slightest misstep can lead to extreme consequences, even death.

Characters and Development

Overall, I liked the characters quite a bit, but I didn’t feel a strong connection with many of them aside from the protagonist. I would have liked…

Swing Girls is a film that, although with a simple plot, manages to convey a great deal of charm and warmth. The story follows a group of girls from a rural school in Japan who, to avoid attending math classes during the summer, offer to deliver lunch to the of the school’s band. However, due to an accident, they end up ruining the food, causing all but one of the band to fall ill and unable to play.…