The Preparation

The Preparation

The Preparation

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6

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2017

Release Year

114 min

Runtime

Drama

Overview

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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Keywords

mother son relationship

Cast

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

Jung Hyung-suk

Jung Hyung-suk

Documentary narrator

Jeong Seo-ha

Jeong Seo-ha

Woman In Couple

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Alunauwie

September 17, 2025

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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 …

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