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Juvenile Offender (2012): Cast & Plot

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Juvenile Offender is a 2012 drama directed by Kang Yi-kwan, starring Seo Young-joo as Jang Ji-gu, Lee Jung-hyun and Jun Ye-jin. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.

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Juvenile Offender (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
Kang Yi-kwan
Genre
Drama
Original language
Korean
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The story

What Is Juvenile Offender About?

The premise of Juvenile Offender without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After being seemingly abandoned, sixteen-year-old juvenile offender Ji-gu is unexpectedly reunited with his mother, who he believed had died. The pair then embark on a journey to reconnect and rebuild their relationship, attempting to make up for the years they lost due to difficult circumstances.

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Cast & crew

Juvenile Offender Cast & Characters

Seo Young-joo leads the cast as Jang Ji-gu, with Lee Jung-hyun as Jang Hyo-seung and Jun Ye-jin as Kim Sae-rom. Directed by Kang Yi-kwan; 11 actors are credited in all.

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More from Kang Yi-kwan

More films directed by Kang Yi-kwan: Virus and Sorry Apple.

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Plot

Juvenile Offender Plot Summary

What happens in Juvenile Offender from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Jang Ji-Goo Seo Young-joo is a 16-year-old juvenile offender on probation who lives with his only nearby relative, a sick grandfather who battles severe diabetic complications. For Ji-Goo, home is more a place that stinks of illness than a sanctuary, and school is something he passes through rather than a space that truly supports him. His one bright spot in life is his new girlfriend, Kim Sae-Rom Jun Ye-jin, a relationship that offers him a glimpse of affection and belonging amid growing trouble.

Full summary

The whole story of Juvenile Offender, scene by scene

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Juvenile Offender Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Juvenile Offender.

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How Well Do You Know Juvenile Offender?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Juvenile Offender Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Beom-joe-so-nyeon” and “少年犯”.

Also known as
  • Beom-joe-so-nyeon
  • 少年犯
  • 범죄소년
  • Délinquant juvénile

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Juvenile Offender FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Juvenile Offender, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Juvenile Offender?

Juvenile Offender runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was Juvenile Offender released?

Juvenile Offender was released on September 11, 2012.

Who directed Juvenile Offender?

Juvenile Offender was directed by Kang Yi-kwan.

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Who is in the cast of Juvenile Offender?

Juvenile Offender stars Seo Young-joo as Jang Ji-gu, Lee Jung-hyun as Jang Hyo-seung and Jun Ye-jin as Kim Sae-rom, among 11 credited actors.

Does Juvenile Offender have a post-credit scene?

No. Juvenile Offender has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Juvenile Offender in?

The original language of Juvenile Offender is Korean.

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