문학과 지성사

We didn’t have a home, so we didn’t have anywhere to go. Jangwoo’s family had lots of homes, so they moved around all the time. Having a lot of something seemed to be connected with having a lot of opportunities. As for our home, the decisions around it were not made by us. We never really had an option. Jangwoo’s family considered different factors when choosing their perfect home. My dad also worked hard, and my mom was a professional cook. How come we were nothing like Jangwoo’s family?

Hyeonseong tries his best to live in the moment despite the sudden financial hardship that struck his family. Jangwoo is caught in the whirlwind of his parents’ divorce and new marriages. The two boys, both hurt by things outside of their control, effortlessly become friends and exchange empathy and support. Having been deceived by a relative, Hyeonseong’s family settled in a greenhouse tent on a farm about to be demolished. The family of mere three—Hyeonseong, mom, and dad—has been struggling in chaos since the move. Although the family’s dream to “upgrade” their dwelling to a luxury apartment complex is now in a shambles, Hyeonseong, as optimistic as he is, rediscovers the preciousness of life even in the filthy, dilapidated corner of society. What empowers Hyeonseong the most is indeed his best friend Jangwoo, the only classmate who reached out to him in his new school. Going through family problems of his own, Jangwoo gets to explore the greenhouse that he has always wanted to visit and builds a secret nook where he can spend some time away from his painful reality. In this nook, Jangwoo and Hyeonseong forget about all their problems and upload extremely boring YouTube videos titled “The Nothing Boys”. The videos introduce them to exciting new challenges that keep them engaged in the world outside their families.