Once Upon a Time in High School
Spirit of jeet kune do.
A 1970s-set coming-of-age drama about a principled student navigating a brutal school hierarchy through martial arts skill and moral conviction.
A model student transfers to the notorious Jungmoon High School known for its severe corporal punishment by teachers and power struggles between school gangs.
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