Move to Heaven (2021)

Extremely overrated

This is probably the most overrated Korean series out there. It's completely different from what I imagined and it's not different in a positive way.

I thought Geu-ru would help his thug uncle become a decent human being. However, in the 5 episodes I've watched, the two barely speak, don't know anything about each other and look more like college roommates than relatives.

The stories of the dead did not move me at all. The guy who died at the factory and the old lady were the slightly interesting stories. The teacher's story is absurd and sick: how does someone who is being stalked by her psychopathic ex-boyfriend OPEN THE DOOR OF THE HOUSE FOR HIM TO ENTER???? The gay musician and gay doctor story is a cliché and like the others it didn't even come close to making me shed a tear.

All this added to the slow and depressing pace and the "brilliance" of Geu-ru (who seems to be the only one capable of having an intelligent idea. Seriously, he was THE ONLY one who came to the conclusion that the doctor was gay and that they should look for by a male musician? Any reasonably intelligent person came to this conclusion in 3 seconds, and yet the uncle and Na-mu didn't. Sometimes the series pushes Geu-ru's above-normal intelligence too much. It wasn't necessary to do the others complete idiots to make the disabled protagonist intelligent) make this series very unpleasant to watch.

In fact, in this series it seems that they took Cheol-min from Always, Sang-tae from It's Okay To Be Okay and a nosy, nosy young lady like Ha-yeong from Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol or Yu-na from Hotel Del Luna , and played all three in the same series.

Ultimately, I didn't really feel connected to the protagonist's story. I loved Sang-tae from It's Okay To Not Be Okay and really got to feel all the ins and outs of having autism. In Geu-ru's case, I couldn't feel the gift and hardships of illness in the same way.

On the plus side, I really liked the Na-mu character and the OST. Therefore, a note 3.

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Sweet But Not Heavenly For Me…

First I’m going to be really honest and just say this wasn’t for me. Don’t get me wrong. The storyline and process of healing was something I could relate to a lot after losing a relative myself and it did strike a chord with me how the actors were perfectly able to captivate us into the storyline.

So why did I drop it? Well it didn’t really hook me. Normally I love healing tales and storylines but the characters didn’t really make me warm up to them. Of course that’s my personal opinion. It was a good show even from the episodes I saw, but I doubt that I’m going to carry this one forward.

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Original but left me with questions

First of all, I find the concept very interesting, as I didn't know what trauma cleaners were at all before this. I like how even if this drama mostly features one character per episode and their story (the deceased I mean), it was still deep and engaging and managed to make me care about each character within a limited amount of time. This doesn't happen often for me at all so I applaud the writer for that, and also the director and actors for the execution.

The main cast was great and I think they all did a good job, but let me start with Ji Jin Hee as Jeong U.
Jeong U is so compassionate, patient and optimistic, and it was heartwarming to see how he managed to be such a strong and loving father to Geu Ru despite dealing with the fact that his wife died and that Geu Ru has Asperger's Syndrome. He encouraged Geu Ru a lot and embraced him for who he is without ever judging. He taught Geu Ru many things and how to be empathetic as well (or as close as it gets to being that) and I really appreciated that. Even after Jeong U dies, Geu Ru remembers the things his father said and taught him and he gets reminded of his encouragement when he is uncertain. It was touching to see how he ‘stayed’ with Geu Ru like that. I also like how the last episode really dives into Jeong U and how he adopted Geu Ru and it just added even more to his character for me.

Tang Jun Sang did a wonderful job portraying Geu Ru. I found Geu Ru interesting as a character. It may seem ‘robotic’, but I found it endearing whenever he tried to show his care in his own way to the other characters. Also, sometimes when decoding the deceased’s stories he’d act a bit like Sherlock Holmes, deducing and solving mysteries. He also has a photographic memory, and it’s funny how Sang Gu joked that he’s like an AI and a recorder at the same time (as Geu Ru can also recall conversations exactly how they went in the exact tone people talked).

As for Na Mu, I don’t have much to say because she’s more of a side character ish. But I do really find it commendable that she’s such a supportive and caring friend to Geu Ru and she even ends up working with Move to Heaven as well after Jeong U passes. Although I don’t like the way she’d act towards Sang Gu at times, I also think it’s understandable considering the way Sang Gu ‘introduced’ himself and all the shady things he seemed to be doing at the time.

Sang Gu, as one of the main characters, definitely had character development throughout the drama. He starts off indifferent and kinda rude and salty about the fact he has to take care of the kid of his brother who ‘abandoned’ him (to his assumption) and is ‘forced’ to work with Move to Heaven. But as time goes on, he starts to become more compassionate and he starts to genuinely care for Geu Ru.
However, I find it incredibly disappointing that some key things about him aren’t elaborated. For example, what happened to him when Jeong U couldn’t pick him up at the train station? How did he grow up and live all those years? How did he end up in the boxing field? When the drama elaborated the backstory of him and Su Cheol I was hoping to see how he ended up in the boxing field at least, but it was still not explained.
I also don’t think it’s convincing that Sang Gu didn’t want to see or talk to Jeong U only because he couldn’t pick him up that one time. Like yes it must have been hard as a kid to be left alone like that, but if he talked to Jeong U the misunderstandings could easily be resolved. I just find the writing here to be a bit lacking because I feel like there should have been other things that made Sang Gu feel so distanced and resentful, and not the mere fact that his brother didn't come to the train station as promised. Again, what did he actually have to go through alone all those years?
This is a big question mark for me and flaw since Sang Gu is one of the main characters, and that’s why I can’t empathize with Sang Gu on a deeper level even if I want to.
Another question I have is what led to Jeong U starting a trauma cleaning service? Is it because of his wife? Is it because of some other things he experienced or saw? Also unanswered.

Overall, I did enjoy this drama, but I hope that if there is going to be a S2 that these questions will be answered.

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A Journey to Love!!

I don't even know why I was so reluctant to start this drama. Like, what was I even thinking?!
This is a masterpiece, and it absolutely deserves its rating. It's my first time watching a drama about trauma cleaners, and it's such a compelling subject.
Dramas that delve into the stories behind deaths and evoke such deep emotions are truly amazing, and that's a fact.

Moreover, having Jun Sang portray an autistic character just made it even better. Watching him bond with his uncle and seeing Je Hoon grow fond of his nephew as they embark on an incredible journey is what I loved the most. I found myself rooting for them every step of the way.

I'm genuinely saddened that I put this gem on hold because of my slump. But I know that without that slump, this is the kind of drama you can't tear your eyes away from or stop watching.
Grab some tissues and brace yourself for a roller-coaster of emotions!!

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A Heart-warming Drama

⚠Caution
- Contains a suicidal story.
- Contains disgusting scenes (blood, insects, liquids, slum places).

📺Drama type
- This drama type is similar to Korean drama Taxi Driver and Japanese anime Detective Conan
- It has a main plot (the story about the main character and his family) while having the side plots running in each episode.
- Side plots: Each episode has its own conflict and will be resolved at the end of the episode. So, an episode has a different conflict story from other episodes. Example (does not contain spoilers): Episode 1 is about the death of someone ending his/her own life. Episode 2 is about the death of someone killed by someone, etc. If you don't like this kind of drama, then it's better to not watch it.

✅Pros
- The story is really heart-warming.
- Family-friendly.
- Unique main plot.
- Top-tier acting by the main character.
- Mysterious irritating yet funny and loveable personality by his uncle that you will be suspecting him in the entire drama.
- Adorable neighborhood character.
- This drama is for you who likes to hurt your eyes so the tears come out :")
- The duration is not too long so you can binge-watch it on a holiday night.

🔴Cons
- As always, because this is an original Netflix series (which only has no more than 10 episodes), there is a plot hole (plot missing) at the end.
- The side plot is somewhat boring and sometimes the conflicts are resolved too early/rushed.
- In the beginning, you might find it's annoying to hear the main character's voice because it's how the main character is.

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Muy decepcionante

¿Por qué este kdrama es el mejor calificado en todo MyDramaList, convirtiéndola en la serie mejor calificada de toda Asia? No tengo la menor idea. Ojo, la verdad, aunque "Mudanzas al Cielo" no me enganchó de ninguna forma, objetivamente no hay manera de que pueda parecerme mala, pero ni por asomo puede ser la mejor tampoco.

Ahora, ¿por qué a mí no me enganchó? Primero, yo esperaba una serie sobre un tío pandillero aprendiendo a comprender a su sobrino y verlos desarrollar una bonita relación. El tío siempre es una buena persona, solamente con una forma de ser brusca y mal llevada que nunca cambia; y no hay casi ningún momento donde aprecie el "fuerte" vínculo tío/sobrino que supuestamente se va formando. Finalmente, los casos episódicos no me conmovieron en lo más mínimo. En todos encontraba cosas cuestionables o conductas que no se justificaban por parte de los personajes. Todos los casos están pensados para victimizar a los fallecidos y plantear a quienes los rodeaban como malas personas que no las supieron apreciar.

¿Soy acaso un monstruo sin corazón? No creo... Pasa que Mudanzas al Cielo es una serie pensada para un golpe bajo tras otro, y si una historia siempre sostiene ese ritmo, siempre estás esperando ese momento trágico, que por ende difícilmente te sorprenda. Además, esos golpes bajos caen mucho en clichés que no ayudan a generar impacto.

Una de las cosas que menos me cerraron fue la escena final de la serie, que me pareció MUY colgada y no entendí a dónde iba. Tampoco explican nunca el por qué el padre hizo la empresa, es decir, nunca se cuenta la razón por la que empezó todo.

Un par de cosas más, positivas y negativas:
1. El actor principal es un genio y le sale espectacular interpretar a una persona con síndrome de Asperger. Por ese lado la serie es un diez.
2. El personaje del tío me gustó pero toda su trama no me enganchó en lo más mínimo y creo que el orden cronológico en que se cuentan las cosas no ayudó.
3. La amiga del prota al principio me cayó bien pero me terminó pareciendo una pesada obsesionada con esperar lo peor del tío.
4. A nivel producción la serie es preciosa. Las actuaciones están re bien y los temas que tocan están buenos, solo que la ejecución para mí fracasa estrepitosamente.

Yo les sugiero que vean un par de capítulos; si los conmueve, les va a encantar, sino probablemente les pase lo mismo que a mí. Una lástima porque tenía ganas de verla desde que salió. Creo que de hecho tenía expectativas tan altas por la crítica general y comentarios que me hicieron personas que la vieron, que la vara me quedó muy alta para lo que fue la serie.

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one of the many 10/10 shows not just me anyone will ever watch

i dont know what else to say except its been a while since i cried this much over a show. the story, the cast everything was so on point. the main character Han Geu-ru's actor did his character justice! how he was able to display a person diagnosed with aspergers syndrome is truly remarkable. every single cast member did amazing, there is no denying that. the story aswell taught us something many of us have heard but dont implement as much in our lives, never judge someone based on what you see because thats what YOU think happened and it might be far from the truth. so lets change that and take time to
understand where people are coming from instead of harshly placing judgement based on a few things known to us.

my first review on this app, just for this show.

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Some of the best acting ever.

Move To Heaven (2021) is about a cleanup business run by a father and his savant Asperger son, who takes loving care of the last remaining earthly belongings of the deceased. So much loving care is taken with the belongings of the deceased that the work assignment begins and ends with prayer, as the deceased “moves to heaven”. The loving father meets with tragedy and the young brother of the father (and uncle to the mentally challenged but high functioning son) is asked to be a caretaker to the son and help him run the business. This uncle should not be trusted even with a dead dog, let alone a mentally challenged human. However, somehow they need to make this work.

Quote: I can’t believe we’re rummaging through garbage to find garbage.” Reckless young uncle trying to find in the city dump the belongings of the deceased he carelessly threw away.

The young boy knows how to read the life story of the deceased from what others perceive as trash. I can not express how good the young actor who plays the mentally challenged youth is doing in Move To Heaven. Sometimes, you get these performances which are so good (Leo Di Caprio in the American movie ‘What’s Wrong with Gilbert Grapes’) that at no point in time do you see the actor as anything other than mentally challenged. This neat and ordered youth goes up against the abrasive slob from destruction. The drama covers the back story of each deceased character. This drama is so good. (I have a Note To The Sensitive at the end)

Actors Corner


Tang Jun-sang (Racket Boys) as Han Geu-ru just keeps on surprising me with his great performances in his dramas. He is a Baeksang Arts Awards Nominee for Move To Heaven.


Lee Je Hoon (Taxi Driver) as the young uncle Cho Sang-gu. He plays the irresponsible young uncle who only became the guardian of his mentally challenged nephew to get control of the money from his inheritance. There is a great human interest backstory for the uncle. Lee Je Hoon won several Best Actor Awards from various awards shows for his performance in Move to Heaven.


Hong Seung-hee (Navillera) portrays Yoon Na-mu, the best friend and interpreter for Han Geu-ru. She is his defender to the end. Hong Seung-hee gives a great performance.

Move To Heaven won the Asian Academy Creative Awards in 2022 for Best Drama.

Note To The Sensitive

Occasionally, there is amounts of strong cursing from certain guest characters and smoking in the drama. There are occasional boxing scenes. I will try to include Note To The Sensitive to my drama reviews.

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THE INFINITE LIGHTNESS OF BEING.

It was very hard to concentrate on the story because of Lee Je Hoon...I mean this guy is a phenomenon. Is acting EACH TIME is flawless and delivered perfectly.
The story as well is a solid 10. Mental Illnesses, if adequately treated, sometimes offer many abilities that others do not have.
The brain allow you to "absorbed" emotions, like the main character superbly portrait.
So the drama starts like a flower bud that in the end blooms.
I adore the cold cynicism of Je Hoon that clashes with the demure yet empowering personality of Hang Ge Ru.
Great show, but a bit more of "light hearted laugh" at times lower the value of re-watching.
When the subject is heavy, inserting suspense or laugh is a must.

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Heart breaking but beautiful.

I watched this kdrama years ago but I still remember it so clearly. I love this series with my whole heart, if you haven't watched it you definitely should, however have some tissues ready. This is the only show that has made me cry every episode, and had many themes and issues brought up throughout its story. I have never loved a show as much as I love Move to Heaven. The soundtrack was full of classical pieces which I loved. All the characters were great and the interactions ranged from heartbreaking, sweet to funny with incredible acting. I love everything about this drama, it's a masterpiece.

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Must Watch !!!!!! Highly Recommended ❤️

At first, i was really curious by the title 'Move to Heaven'. But as I watched the episode 1, it's a roller coaster feel of emotions. It makes me hook and give realizations and reminder about life and death. Also, because of this amazing masterpiece show, I already know how noble 'trauma cleaner' job it is. They give an honor for the deceased. In life, it is really important to take care each other, and value each moment. We don't know what might happen in our life in the next coming days.

I would like to thank for the real life trauma cleaner, for the director, writer, staff, casts who portray their character really great! It's so awesome. One of the best kdrama!

Hopefully many people will watch this show! It's a must watch show! Highly recommended!

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