B-boy Seven (Sebin Oh) is in a bind. His power-move specialist has defected to a rival group. He is struggling to get corporate sponsorship for his group. His members are squabbling constantly (quoting Plato and Socrates, no less). On top of that, his father is stuck in North Korea and his brother is in mandatory military service. What’s a b-boy supposed to do? For starters, Seven has turned to watching ballet for inspiration. But what really keeps him afloat is his love of breakdancing. It’s not just a passion; it’s his whole life. And there is one supreme goal that he’s set his eyes on: the Battle of the Year tournament. Will Seven finally find his inspiration? Will the new member Ostrich live up to expectations? Most importantly, will they win the tournament?

Inspired by a true story, ALWAYS BE BOYZ boasts performances by a cast of non-professional actors that are as natural and electric as their dance moves. John Kwon’s smashing debut takes the audience deep into Seoul as it explores the city’s fascinating B-boy culture. His semi-improvised, idiosyncratic style adds an acute sense of verisimilitude to the narrative. By the end of the film, you can’t help but cheer on the dancers and their every gravity-defying move as they bid to win the tournament.

John Kwon will be in attendance.

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