Rising Star

The film follows Myung-ja, a middle-aged woman who aspires to participate in an amateur swimming competition. As she trains, she feels threatened by a teenage competitor, Ji-gyu, and is determined to prevent her from succeeding.

Rising Star, with its poignant narrative, reflects on the challenges of age and rivalry. The film's focus on swimming serves as a metaphor for the struggle to remain relevant and the lengths one will go to in pursuit of personal goals.