When director Park Beom-su envisioned the coming-of-age film "Victory," he pictured underdogs striving together to inch closer to their dreams.

"I prefer stories that feature multiple below-average characters bumbling along together rather than having one top protagonist," Park said at a press event to promote the upcoming film Wednesday.

"I like stories where characters, though not extraordinary, achieve something and grow in the process," he said. "I wrote with great affection for each character, casting actors with unique, colorful charm."

Set in the sleepy southern town of Geoje in 1999, "Victory" follows teenagers forming a cheerleading club, focusing on their challenges and persistent efforts to grow as a team.