Why Do I Want to Be a Boxing Referee?

The film follows Jin-su, a 9-year-old elementary student whose dream is to become a boxing referee. Despite his lack of a connection to the sport through his father, he feels a deep-rooted sense of duty to pursue this goal. His journey leads him to reflect on his uncles, who have ties to boxing through their relationship with his mother and their history at the family gym.

"Why Do I Want to Be a Boxing Referee?" features a cast that includes Park Won-sang, Park Dong-bin, Jo Joong-hwi, Kim Soo-ro, and Gong Hyung-jin. The film presents a unique perspective on personal ambition, examining the qualities that a boxing referee must embody, as seen through the eyes of a young boy seeking to understand his desires and family dynamics. It provides insight into the emotional landscape of a child's dream and the influences that shape it.