Young Adult Matters (2021 Film)

Young Adult Matters (Korean: 어른들은 몰라요; RR: Eoreundeuleun Molayo) is a 2021 South Korean drama film written and directed by Lee Hwan. The film examines the struggles of marginalized teenagers living outside the protection of society and family structures.

Promotional poster for the film Young Adult Matters

Production and Release

The film was produced by Min Kyung-Chan and features cinematography by Kim Hyun-Ok. It was released in South Korea on April 15, 2021, with distribution handled by Little Big Pictures. The film has a runtime of 127 minutes.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast portraying various individuals navigating difficult social circumstances:

Lee Yoo-Mi as Se-Jin
Ahn Hee-Yeon as Joo-Young
Shin Haet-Bit as Se-Jung
Lee Hwan as Jae-Pil
Park Kang-Sub as Sang-Seob
Bang Eun-Jung as Eun-Jung
Heo Joon-Seok as Joon-Seok
Han Sung-Soo as Shinji

The film also includes cameo appearances by actors such as Cho Seong-Ha, Lee Seung-Yeon, and Park Soo-Young.

Reception and Awards

The film received recognition for its performances, particularly for the lead role. At the 58th Baeksang Arts Awards held on May 6, 2022, Lee Yoo-Mi was awarded the Best New Actress award for her performance as Se-Jin.