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2023-02-22 · 109 min · ★ 6.1
A former medalist who is now a troublemaker physical educations teacher and a natural born rebel take a satisfying whack at life.
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- Directors
- Kwon Hyeok-jae
- Production companies
- filmK, 26 Company
- Countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jin Sun-kyuSi-heon
Sung Yoo-binYoon-woo
Oh Na-raIl-sun
Ko Chang-seokPrincipal
Jang Dong-juHwan-ju
Ko Kyu-pilMan-deok
Kim Min-hoBok-an
Lee Jong-hwaGao
Choi Hyung-taeBok-co
Cho Jung-hunJody
Tae In-hoSong Hee-cheol
Cha Soon-baePresident
Lee Jun-hyeokReporter
Lee Hong-naeLee Dong-su
Woo Yeon-seoTeacher Park
Woo Jeong-wonYoon-woo's mother
Lee Il-hwaKoo Do-sun
Park Seong-geunDirector
Lee Yoon-heeTeacher
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