We Are All Trying Here
“Everyone is pretending to be okay… but no one really is.”
An aspiring director hits rock bottom after 20 years chasing his debut — until he meets an overwhelmed producer who helps him rediscover his self-worth.
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Seasons
1.Episode 1
9.518-04-20261h 11mAfter 20 years trying to make his debut film, Hwang Dong-man flails through life, irritating his director friends — until one day he meets Byeon Eun-a.
2.Episode 2
10.019-04-20261h 5mWhile Dong-man deals with rock bottom, Ko Hye-jin delivers devastating news. Meanwhile, Eun-a seeks counseling as she struggles at work.
3.Episode 3
10.025-04-20261h 5mDong-man slowly grows closer to Eun-a. Later, he makes an enemy of Park Gyeong-se — whose film opens to negative critical reception.
4.Episode 4
10.026-04-20261h 2mGyeong-se sets his revenge against Dong-man in motion — playing dirty. Meanwhile, Eun-a faces mounting hostility and pressure at work.
5.Episode 5
10.002-05-20261h 5mTired of enduring contempt from his peers, Dong-man confronts Gyeong-se. He later chastises Ma Jae-yeong over his relationship with Eun-a.
6.Episode 6
10.003-05-20261h 8mDong-man rushes to share a meal with Eun-a — but is met with a surprise. Later, Eun-a receives a phone call that stops her in her tracks.
7.Episode 7
10.009-05-20261h 7mAs Dong-man and Eun-a's bond deepens, they both make decisions about their scripts. Eun-a and Oh Jeong-hui finally come face-to-face in a tense moment.
8.Episode 8
10.010-05-20261h 6mWhen Dong-man learns that Jae-yeong is about to begin filming, he becomes consumed by envy. Meanwhile, Eun-a decides to confront Jeong-hui directly.
9.Episode 9
10.016-05-20261h 2mJust as Dong-man is about to debut, his fears haunt him — but Eun-a offers her brand of support. Meanwhile, Eun-a's secret script garners interest.
10.Episode 10
10.017-05-20261h 4mDesperate to cast Noh Kang-sik, Dong-man takes matters into his own hands. Meanwhile, Eun-a grows uneasy as Jeong-hui involves herself in her project.
11.Episode 11
10.023-05-20261h 5mAn envious man seeks inner peace while feeling isolated in a world where others seem to always succeed.
12.Episode 12
9.524-05-20261h 22mEun-a takes a bold step forward in resilience. As Dong-man grows increasingly impatient with production timing, will he finally release his film?
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