Like i said previously, the story is about a boy that has to encounter a big change in his life. We follow his quotidian, but not that only. One of the things i love about this drama is how they connect the main story with side stories.
Its very touching and interesting, i highly recommend it.
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BEAUTIFUL
I'll start off this by saying that I'm not one to cry while watching movies or series, and I if I do, it's mostly just a little bit of tearing up.Move To Heaven had me crying my eyes out, tears streaming down my cheeks at least once per episodes.
The clever story line and superb acting provided us with an excellent first series.
Despite having barely understanding of korean, the raw and powerful emotions that the cast performed was what stood out and by not knowing the language the emotions portrayed was the main focus point for me, instead of what was being said.
I laughed, cried, and felt a renewed sense of gratitude for life and death.
Overall this is one of my favorite series I've ever seen, and I say that despite not really being an avid k-drama viewer.
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Love this story. I was impressed by how the writer of this drama implemented and fictionized trauma cleaners in most heartwarming, beautiful and thoughtful way. I know that there is no trauma cleaner like Geuru in real life. There is no trauma cleaner who organizes and collects items from the belongings like Gruru does and try every effort to deliver box(yellow box is created for this story also) to the deceased's family or friends. In reality, trauma cleaner's main job is to clean out the spaces and belongings of the deceased. However still the job itself is a very hardworking one and it face a lot of obstacles and diffulties in real life. It demands your devotion and professionalism but heardly not many people recognize what they are doing. And this is one of the thing I value about this drama. This drama introduced trauma cleaners for the first time and made people realize that we should show more respect to what they are doing for us and give more attention and care about people living around us.
GREAT WRITER!! GREAT STORY!!!
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My forever favourite drama
This will forever be one of the best drama’s I’ve watched, I cried not even halfway into the first episode and cried at every episode after that. Usually I take my time to watch shows but this had me so moved I binged it all.The plot is so beautiful and we get to explore different emotions and stories from characters that you can relate to so well, it feels so real and you really feel for the characters and families. It is a beautiful introduction into mourning, autism, friendship and love and the main actors Tang Jun-sang and Lee Je-hoon played their roles fantastically, you root for them greatly in the end and the characters development is well written.
My favourite episode was with the gay couple and I bawled at the speech and the rings at the end, you never really see gay characters portrayed positively on dramas so this was a pleasant experience for me. I really hope the ending means there is a season two as I miss the characters incredibly and would definitely rewatch this one to relive the emotional rollercoaster.
10/10! A perfect show.
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Easy-to-binge and gets all the onion-triggered water out of your eyes
It's been a long while since I watched a whole kdrama in one day/sitting. This broke it. Highly underrated even though it was a Netflix original.Let's dissect the storyline. Even though it didn't have my ideal beginning, it was still very fast-paced and allowed for the main character to be introduced. They quickly introduce the second main character and end that episode off with a very satisfying cliffhanger. I love how every episode introduced a different mini-storyline within the larger one, while allowing the main characters to develop. I also liked how they connected the story between the two main characters and allowed us to go back in time and sympathize with them. (This was the tear-jerking part.) I love dramas that are either completely romance or have a mystery/crime plot with a bit of romance. This was the latter aka my favorite.
Let's talk about the actors now. I don't know much about autism or Asperger's so I cannot comment on how well the main character, Tang Jun Sang, acted. However, I can comment on Lee Je Hoon's. Something about him at first glance was so charming. He embodied his role to the full, from the way he talked, the way he smirked, and his body language. I expect so much more for him in this genre of kdramas, and I'm excited to see more of him. Lastly, Hong Seung Hee was a very nice side (and female) character to have. She wasn't an especially necessary character to the plot, but she was in screenplay because she was the one reciprocating the comedic relief from Lee Je Hoon. The only problem I had with her was that her connection with the main character seemed just too random.
Overall, I HIGHLY RECCOMEND this drama.
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Great Melodrama
Wow... To be honest, I never get emotional to the every episodes while watching it except the last episode where all the pain happened. Just wow, Great story line at least for me. Is it just me that the story is not lacking but still It feels like I need more? XD.... Let's talk about some traits there....XD ...., wow did I just witnessed some open relationship there in the ep5? I think they did well writing about it, we all know Sk is not open about it but it well delivered by the story. Lastly, I don't know if that's a fact that some issues in the story like the adoption and the building one where Gu Reu's father working in before, that's why I appreciated the writing of the story. Hmmmm, this will be the last.... I THINK THIS DRAMA IS WORTH TO WATCH ON!!!!!Was this review helpful to you?
Heartwarming and Fresh
Oh wow, what can I say? I really enjoyed every bit of this drama that I want another season. It is wonderful to discover the world of trauma cleaners, esp. Move to Heaven. I've never watched anything like this before. The acting is amazing. All actors delivered well. There were many times that I shed some tears while watching this.Go ahead and watch this, it is worth your while esp. when you're into human stories. Just like what I've said, this needs a second season and I'm so up for it.
I'll give it a perfect 10 once S2 is confirmed!!! Jebal.
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A Work of Art...
Move to Heaven is a beautifully written masterpiece, exploring the value of life and death through a heart-wrenching story. It brings light to many issues within society, such as LBGT+ representation etc.; when I say I have never watched a drama any better, I do not kid.The casting was impeccable. The drama perfectly displays multiple feelings and executes them perfectly to viewers. For the entirety of the show, I was crying my eyes out (while simping for LJH).
The music was also touching. As a fellow pianist myself, upon hearing Traumerei (a favourite of mine) play in the trailer, I gave it a shot. Throughout all of the trauma cleaning sessions, Geu-Ru plays a specific piece that melted my heart. Everything showed in the drama seemed to have a strong, meaningful message which could be interpreted further by viewers.
He was a character with such depth, quite rare in other dramas. Cho Sang-Gu was also an amazingly well-played character. Lee Je Hoon has a natural tendency to melt into his role; it was enthralling. His character development was evident and heart-warming to watch. Starting as a cold character, you can see him adapt to his new environment just as Geu-ru does, and they both become comfortable with each other. In terms of side characters, they all played a perfect part in the story and didn't feel out of place. The chemistry was amazing.
By watching this drama, I have become grateful for everything I have. LJH is an actor who stars in meaningful dramas, and I find that a wonderful trait. Move to Heaven holds a special place in my heart — a drama like no other.
I'll be rewatching this drama soon.
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I cry in every episode.
I finally watched this drama so many people recommended me ... I don’t know if I should say thank you or fuck you.Because there wasn’t a single episode where I didn’t cry but I couldn't stop watching. Jesus Christ, where do I start?
if you’re looking for romance and drama cliche don’t watch this ... if you’re looking for a heartwarming story that will make you cry both from happiness and sadness go for it. Even when I said I cried in every episode I don't consider this a sad drama but would call it an emotional piece of life story that talks about love, family, happiness, grief, loss, making hard decisions, and how those might lead to an end, the complexity of feelings around death, not knowing what others are going through and that desperate feeling of not being able to help the people we love... there's a lot this show unpack.
in every episode, we follow Han Geu Ru, an autistic 20 years old who, next to his dad, runs a trauma cleaning company called "move to heaven" where they basically clean the belongings of people that pass away. In every cleaning, we learn about respecting the deceased and how even in death we leave messages and stories behind that speak for us, Geu Ru always tried his best to give everyone peace and closure which I think it's the best part of this drama. When his father dies Geu Ru needs to live and run the business with his uncle and step by step they get closer and break each other's walls to become a family. I loved seeing them together.
I can't speak on the autistic representation but I'd love to listen to the insight of any autistic person that watched the show.
overall: great characters, productions again Netflix is an aesthetic hoe and the strongest part of the show (for me) is the way every episode finds a way to pierce into your heart, hit so close home somehow and see everyone in move to heaven trying to help to give peace to someone gave me peace as well.
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Grab Your Tissues
I had no expectations going into this drama. I vaguely read the synopsis and just gave it a go. Boy, was I invested! This drama moved me so hard. I found it unwatchable at times because my heart felt full. Don't get me wrong, it's not a heartbreaking story. It's a story about mourning and growing. The realistic depiction of Asperger's syndrome, showing us the problems and complexities of such a person is commendable. There is so much to learn from this drama and I think it will always remain a beautiful memory. I am so glad I watched this masterpiece.Was this review helpful to you?
Move to Heaven beautified this death. Although we come without anything and also leave without anything but each human creates a web of relationships, complex emotions, needs, wants, expression of tastes, longing for a smooth and better life; however, it might cut short. We have stories to tell which are left untold, we have grievances to share which are left grieved upon, we have love to express which are left unexpressed, and we have multifarious wishes to fulfil which are left unfulfilled. All humans are unsung heroes of their own life or someone’s life. The depiction is truly heart rendering. Portrayal of every death was truly magnificent.
We live as if we are immortal beings. Different sorts of love, respect, dignity, sympathy, empathy, ugly human greed, societal issues made its place in this drama from humanistic point of view. Every interaction every words we speak every gesture we make has meaning(s) though often times we try to hide our genuine emotions underneath our superficial façade. The drama basically highlighted all these factors from philosophical perspective. How the living perceive the death and how the end of a person is just his/her mortality and physicality that expires only. Nonetheless, either good or bad, they keep on living as enriched memories of some other people.
Impressive was also the direction, cinematography, editing and some specific camera angle managed to retain the true aesthetics of the story. Individual stories were solid and sufficiently shown without making them too overdramatic or too draggy.
Tang Jun Sang, this child actor stole my heart away with his untainted innocent acting. His talent is boundless. Such adorable young fellow has a really bright future ahead. All the ensemble made their characters believable by putting their heart and soul into displaying a natural acting. They all did exceptionally well.
Cried buckets and learned many things. No one should refrain oneself from watching this gem. Indulge yourself in this short journey, you would not regret.
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