We Are All Trying Here

“We Are All Trying Here” is a compelling drama set within the competitive film industry, exploring the profound struggles of individuals tormented by envy and jealousy as they desperately seek their own peace. The story centers on an aspiring director, the only one among the famous industry group “The Eight” who has yet to debut, battling a pervasive sense of worthlessness.

A sharp producer, nicknamed “The Axe” for her incisive screenplay reviews, skillfully navigates her career while concealing deep-seated anger and fears. A successful film director, whose recent movie bombed, finds himself increasingly stressed and swayed by the aspiring director’s presence, despite his broadminded CEO wife’s steadfast support. Adding another layer of personal turmoil, the aspiring director’s older brother, a former poet, grapples with profound emptiness after a collapse of his inner self. This narrative weaves together their intertwined lives, revealing their relentless journeys to overcome personal torments and find serenity amidst the relentless pressures of their professional and personal worlds.