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Ok-ja and her son Do-hyun falsely register in Daechi-dong, Seoul, for better schooling despite her limited finances. Do-hyun, envious of his wealthy schoolmate Sang-su for receiving disability benefits, learns that he isn't actually disabled, exposing flaws in government benefits. At university, he and his new friend Ji-woo manipulate government policies for entrepreneurial subsidies, intentionally failing to exploit government leniency. Seeking greater wealth, he embarks on a dubious cryptocurrency venture with investor Kevin, sidelining Ji-woo and enjoying brief success before their scheme crumbles due to regulatory scrutiny. They literally try to make bigger money with bigger money, but end up creating a Death Business.
For the sake of her only family, her grandmother, singer-songwriter Lee Jin sells everything she has to the "Genfluencer" system. AI idol Gina, created from Lee Jin’s data, becomes a superstar who captivates the world. But the real Lee Jin is reduced to a living body part, trapped in the wasteland behind her own perfect persona. Before the system disposes of her, Lee Jin must end this hell.
A boy has died. On the final day of his brief life, the story traces not only his fading memories but also those of Mujin, the teacher who held him dear.
The film portrays the journey of Jeong Gyu-ji, who has faced nine layoffs from different jobs, and her growth throughout the experience.
