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The Preparation
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The Preparation

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User Score6 ratings
TMDB 7.016+20171h 54mKorean
Drama

Synopsis

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.

Director
Cho Young-junFrom TMDB credits
Studio
26 Company2 production companies
Release
November 9, 2017Released
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Top Cast

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Goh Doo-shim
Goh Doo-shim
Ae-soon
Kim Sung-kyun
Kim Sung-kyun
In-gyu
Yu Seon
Yu Seon
Moon-kyung
Park Cheol-min
Park Cheol-min
Chief Park
Shin Sae-kyeong
Shin Sae-kyeong
Gyeong-ran
Kim Hee-jung
Kim Hee-jung
Jeong-ja
Kim Young-jae
Kim Young-jae
Mr. Yoon
Hyun Bong-sik
Hyun Bong-sik
Eun-chul

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Reviews

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Alunauwie
Sep 17, 2025

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. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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