Wind Up: The Movie

A pitcher who can't throw strikes and his unlikely manager form a heartfelt bond.

Cast

Jeno

as Lee Woojin

Jaemin

as Kwon Taehee / Kwon Taeseop

Oh Hyun-kyung

as Taehee's Mother

Lee Jong-hyuk

as Coach

Seo Dong-gun

as Kim Jeongho

Go Ye-jun

as Little Woojin

Shin Seo-woo

as Little Taehee

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