Snowball 2021
"To Get Better, We Gladly Got Worst."
Director Lee Woo-jung's debut feature Snowball (2021) drifts through the final year of high school with a quiet, simmering intensity as three teenage girls forge an unbreakable bond against the numbing daily routine of classrooms and adult rules.
Director: Lee Woo-jung
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Snowball (2021) about?
The film follows three high-school friends united by their shared frustration with school and adults, only to see their tight-knit bond fracture as their personalities and life paths diverge. Their late-night adventures and whispered dreams of escape slowly give way to small acts of defiance that test their loyalty until one decisive moment tears them apart.
Who directed Snowball?
Snowball was directed by Lee Woo-jung, marking her feature debut with a sensitive, handheld portrait of teenage turmoil.
Who stars in Snowball?
The film stars Bang Min-ah, Shim Dal-gi and Han Sung-min as the three central friends, supported by Yang Heung-ju, Lee Min-woong and Lee Yu-kyung.
Is Snowball (2021) worth watching?
With its intimate drama and thoughtful exploration of teenage friendship, Snowball offers a grounded, character-driven experience that should appeal to fans of coming-of-age stories. While it lacks a widely published rating, its themes of rebellion and regret resonate with anyone who has weathered the storms of growing up.
How long is Snowball?
Snowball runs for 110 minutes.
About Snowball (2021) — Three teens, one storm of rebellion and regret
Director Lee Woo-jung's debut feature Snowball (2021) drifts through the final year of high school with a quiet, simmering intensity as three teenage girls forge an unbreakable bond against the numbing daily routine of classrooms and adult rules. Bang Min-ah, Shim Dal-gi and Han Sung-min play the trio whose shared discontent fuels late-night escapes, reckless dares and whispered dreams of escape. When their contrasting personalities collide, the fragile union shatters, leaving each girl to confront the price of loyalty and the weight of growing up. Set in sun-bleached classrooms and rain-soaked streets, the film captures both the claustrophobia of teenage life and the bittersweet promise of change.
A story about rebellion and regret, Snowball (2021) lingers on the moments that define us—when rebellion feels like survival and loyalty feels like a trap. The director's intimate camera lingers on candid faces and restless bodies, turning ordinary corridors into stages of quiet defiance and petty betrayals into life-altering fractures.