Worst by Chance (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film

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Released in 2003, Worst by Chance is a drama and romance film directed by Su-yeon Gu, running about 113 minutes.

What it’s about. He can't control himself inside of him. Hidenori, a Japanese-Korean, hasn't seen his family in a few years. He doesn't want to go to school but just wander the streets. He always grins at a trifle. When he is caught stealing and he feels pain as his finger is cut off, he just smiles. He murmurs "Should I commit suicide?" in front of his dead sister. Yumi, an obsessive-compulsive girl, has a sticky finger. A boy who wanders the Sybuya. They join Hidenori's reckless plan by chance. They plan to stow away in order to show Korea to his sister, who has never seen the motherland. Three people who are out of this world and the dead go toward Hakata.

Who’s in it. Worst by Chance stars Hayato Ichihara as Hidenori Kaneshiro, Mika Nakashima as Yumiko, Shin Yazawa as Nanako Kaneshiro and Hiroyuki Ikeuchi as Taro, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Worst by Chance page.

If you liked it. Fans of Worst by Chance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Worst by Chance (2003)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Worst by Chance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Worst by Chance?
Worst by Chance stars Hayato Ichihara, Mika Nakashima, Shin Yazawa, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi and Tasuku Emoto.
When was Worst by Chance released?
Worst by Chance was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.