Hold
After buying drinks for her and her friends, Jung Mi Rae notices her friend Park Jae Han secretly kissing their other friend, Lee Won Jun. The story of a high school student who wishes to make his hidden love come true.…
In the quiet corners of a South Korean high school, a love story blooms in secret. When Jung Mi Rae buys drinks for her friends, she stumbles upon a moment she wasn't meant to see: Park Jae Han and Lee Won Jun, two best friends, sharing a hidden kiss. This short film delicately unravels the emotional journey of a high school student—one of the boys—who longs to turn his hidden love into something real. Set against the backdrop of friendship and teenage uncertainty, 'Hold' captures the vulnerability, longing, and quiet courage of queer youth navigating first love. With tender performances and a gentle, intimate storytelling style, this 2022 Korean short film offers a heartfelt glimpse into a world where every stolen glance and whispered word carries immense weight. It's a beautifully understated tale that reminds us that sometimes the biggest feelings hide in the smallest moments.