Pearl Boy

After stealing the earnings from the gay bar where he was employed, Du-Sik finds himself on the run and takes shelter in a quiet coastal town. As his stolen money rapidly runs out, his desperate need for survival leads him into a local clam restaurant to satisfy his hunger. Unable to pay for his meal, he flees the establishment, leaving Ju-Ha, the server who attended to him, stuck with the bill. When guilt eventually drives Du-Sik back to settle his debt, he unexpectedly stumbles upon a compromising scene that reveals a lucrative opportunity. This discovery offers a tantalizing solution to his mounting financial troubles. Beneath Ju-Ha’s composed exterior lies a hidden secret of immense value, one that only someone like Du-Sik is uniquely positioned to uncover and exploit. What begins as an attempt to repay a simple meal quickly evolves into a complex entanglement between the two men, setting the stage for a story built on desperation, secrets, and unexpected alliances.