

Hopeless
2023, Korean. Directed by Kim Chang-hoon.
Hope is nowhere to be found.
Yeon-gyu is a teenage boy who wants to escape his hometown where violence is commonly enacted among neighbors. He only hopes to have a peaceful life with his mother. However, the world never allows him to have a dream nor hope for life. When Yeon-gyu needs a hand from grown-ups, Chi-geon, a thug of the town, offers a favor. The simple favor leads Yeon-gyu to explore the world of Chi-geon. It ironically results Yeon-gyu gradually falling into Chi-geon's life. Grasping hope to run away from where he is, he struggles between the border. Can he escape from the town at the end?
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
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Hopeless is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, and Peacock Premium Plus in India.
Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
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Details
- Released
- 11 October 2023
- Original title
- 화란
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Kim Chang-hoon
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How long is Hopeless?
Hopeless runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
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Which OTT platform is Hopeless on?
Hopeless is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, and Peacock Premium Plus in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hopeless?
If you liked Hopeless, try Voice of Silence, Project Y, Breathless.
Who directed Hopeless?
Hopeless (2023) was directed by Kim Chang-hoon and stars Hong Xa-bin, Song Joong-ki, BIBI.