Beat

In the gritty and intense 1997 South Korean film "Beat", a young man named Min is forced into the underworld as his best friend introduces him to life in the mob, after he drops out of high school and faces a future with limited prospects. As Min navigates this treacherous world, he must also contend with his complicated relationships - including one with Romy, a girl from an upper-class family who dreams of escaping her privileged upbringing. Based on a bestselling graphic novel by Huh Young-man and written by Sam Shin, "Beat" is both a cautionary tale and a raw, unflinching portrayal of the struggles faced by those trapped in the cycle of poverty and violence.