The Preparation
2017
⏱️ 114 minutes
📅 Released
🌐 KO
Drama
In-gyu has intellectual disability. His mother, Ae-soon, takes care of him, nagging him all the time. One day, she is diagnosed with terminal cancer and prepares for her son's independence.
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The Preparation presents a deeply emotional story about a mother preparing her mentally disabled son for life without her, highlighting true parental love through teaching independence. The film’s heartfelt performances and relatable message shed light on disability, empathy, and the strength found in letting go. It reminds us that preparing children to survive and thrive is one of the purest forms of love.
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September 17, 2025
Crew
Director
Cho Young-jun
Writer
Cho Young-jun
Producer
Heo Jung-wook, Park Se-jun
Production
26 Company, Opus Pictures
Keywords
mother son relationship