Hard to Break (2024)

This is an energetic and intimate coming-of-age story about 18-year-old Atte and 16-year-old Jonsu. Atte has always the next party planned and loves to entertain his 40,000 Snapchat followers, sharing the highs and lows of life unfiltered. Jonsu discovers a new group of friends through Atte, whose anarchic attitude draws her in. Slowly, Atte and Jonsu find themselves entangled in serious troubles as they seek approval from their social media followers and peers. The film is as fast-paced as their ever-changing relationships, hairstyles, and the social media they consume 24/7. It paints an honest portrait of youth in the 2020s, where substance abuse and violence become part of their reality. Alongside darker tones, the film leaves room for humor and hope as they discover an unimaginable strength to persevere.