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The Preparation (2017)

November 9, 2017 (KR) Drama • 114m

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.

Director

Cho Young-jun

Writer

Cho Young-jun

Top Billed

Goh Doo-shim

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Top Billed Cast

Yu Seon
Yu Seon

Moon-kyung

Jung Hyung-suk
Jung Hyung-suk

Documentary narrator

Jeong Seo-ha
Jeong Seo-ha

Woman In Couple

Ha Mheen
Ha Mheen

Church Deacon Kwon

Mo Jeong-min
Mo Jeong-min

Deceased Grandfather in the Portrait

Crew
Jeon Gun-ik
Jeon Gun-ik

Special Effects Supervisor

Lee Je-woo
Lee Je-woo

Lighting Director

Kim Yeol-hoe
Kim Yeol-hoe

Digital Intermediate

Cho E-suck
Cho E-suck

VFX Supervisor

Im Se-ho
Im Se-ho

Martial Arts Choreographer

Lee Tae-gyu
Lee Tae-gyu

Production Sound Mixer

Baek Yoon-seuk
Baek Yoon-seuk

Director of Photography

Kim Geun-a
Kim Geun-a

Art Direction

Jang Hyeok-jin
Jang Hyeok-jin

Original Music Composer

Kim Deok-du
Kim Deok-du

Set Decoration

Hong Zi
Hong Zi

Production Design



Reviews

Alunauwie

⭐ 10/10

September 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.

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Status

Released

Original Language

KO

Budget

Revenue

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