Not Out (2021)

Other name: 낫 아웃, Nat Aut, Nataut

Description:

The film "Not Out" chronicles the challenging journey of a promising high school baseball prospect whose professional dreams are abruptly halted when he fails to be drafted. Despite this devastating blow, his profound desire to remain in the game and continue playing baseball refuses to diminish. This persistent ambition, however, creates significant friction and strains his relationships with his high school teammates, who may have accepted different paths. Grappling with unfulfilled aspirations and a future he hadn't planned, the protagonist finds himself drawn into increasingly desperate circumstances. He eventually begins selling fake gasoline alongside his friend, a stark departure from his athletic past. The story delves into the painful reality of deferred dreams, the pressure to persevere against the odds, and the moral complexities that arise when one’s passion clashes with the harsh realities of life.

Director: Lee Jeong Gon [이정곤]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Drama; Sports