Projection

Driven by a desperate need to avenge his younger sister’s death, Se-Ju has plunged himself into the dangerous underworld of organized crime. Yet, rather than finding closure or purpose within the syndicate he joined, he is left hollowed out by the violence and moral decay surrounding him. Each day becomes a grueling test of endurance, as the weight of his grief and the relentless demands of his criminal associates slowly drain away his will to live. His bleak existence takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with a young boy named Se-Jin. Struck by a haunting resemblance to his late sister, Se-Ju makes the impulsive decision to take the child in, offering him shelter from the harsh realities they both face. What begins as a fleeting act of protection—a temporary arrangement meant to ease his own lingering guilt—gradually transforms into something far more profound. As their bond deepens, Se-Ju finds that caring for Se-Jin awakens emotions he thought were permanently buried, forcing him to confront the darkness of his chosen path and reconsider what it truly means to find redemption.