Ordinary People

A former boxer becomes a physical education teacher at a rural girls' high school following an unfortunate incident. While there, he meets a student named Yu-jin who is searching for her missing friend. When the school administration and local community show little interest in the disappearance, the teacher decides to help the girl investigate. Their search reveals that the missing student is tied to a wider conspiracy involving corruption and violence.

Directed and written by Im Jin-soon, this action thriller was the first of two films listed in the director's career, followed by Men of Plastic in 2022. The movie stars Ma Dong-seok as Ki-chul and Kim Sae-ron as Yu-jin, with a supporting cast that includes Jang Gwang, Lee Sang-yeob, Shin Se-hwi, and Jin Sun-kyu. Produced by CJ Entertainment, Little Big Pictures, and Daydream, the film earned 3 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is mixed but generally positive, with a rating of 6.1/10 on IMDb from 2,200 votes and a higher score of 7.6/10 on TMDB from 118 votes.