Move to Heaven (2021)

With new perception comes great tears TLDR A FUKCING MASTERPIECE

May 16, 2021

HOLY FUCKING HELL, I JUST BAWLED THE FUCK OUT OF MY EYES. This show is A FUCKING MASTERPIECE AND WHEN I SAY A MASTER FUCKING PIECE. A LITERAL MASTERPIECE. This show is an eye-opener for people. The plot is well written, every episode you see new stories being told. And you can help but wonder, what new life lesson will I learn? I am so sad to say goodbye to the series, where I finally learned what it feels like to appreciate the little things in my life.

Geuru's Uncle, first of all, I just wanna say that he had the greatest character development out of all the kdramas that I have watched this year. I feel the ounce of betrayal and angst that he felt. I feel pity for the things that he lost and you can say that if he never met Geuru, he would probably living this lifestyle right now.

Nummo (is that how you spell it??) aka Geuru's neighbor friend, I just wanna say thank you to her. She is the greatest friend ever, I love everything that she does and does for Geuru and how her friendship evolved with Geuru's Uncle.

As for Geuru, THE ACTOR THAT PLAYED HIM IS SO TALENTED. I AM SEEING A HUGE POTENTIAL FOR THIS BOY. I DEFINITELY THINK THAT HE WILL HAVE A GREAT FUTURE. I will definitely miss Geuru's personality. He may be timid and only speak when he feels like he needs to. But I fucking love this kid, I will take a bullet for him to be honest.

I HOPE YOU ALL WILL WATCH AND LOVE THIS SERIES. IT'S DEFINITELY SOMETHING THAT YOU WON'T EVER REGRET TO WATCH AND SURELY SOMETHING THAT WILL YOU ALWAYS REMEMBER. I HOPE YOU LEARN SOME LIFE LESSONS AS WELL AS YOU PROGRESS THROUGH THE SERIES. BEST WISHES!!

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What a lovely story

This review DON’T contain spoilers.

So to begin with:: THIS DRAMA IS WORTH EVERY SECOND!
It hit you everywhere.
I needed a bucket and lot of tissues.
Sooo heartwarming ❤️

The drama brings you close to each character.
You really get a kind of bonding and it hurts when a character need to say good bye.

Some story’s are really realistic.
As example: a family that won’t miss you, someone without any family or friends, real events that happens in the past ( the disaster of Sampoong building, illegal adoptions etc.)

What I liked the most are the actors and their acting skills.
They brought every character alive.
Their acting where AMAZING.
In a second you get from a smile on your face to tears or anger.
Amazing job.
And the soundtracks, love it~ 🥰
The music drag you along to the whole drama.

What I also love the most is this was a different kind of k-drama.
This time no big love triangle, product promotions, drama’s, all the usual stuff in k-drama’s.
A ML with ASS, a FL that is a good supporting friend, crazy, really kind, tuff uncle that will take your heart.
I call it a golden duo.

We need more of this kind of K-Drama.
That take you to a different perspective 🥰

1000/10

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You will thank me later!

Every episode was heart breaking,
Each ending was tearful and it gave way the most beautiful meanings. I'm glad i watch this drama without browsing, end result was so beautifully ended.what i like most about this drama was it gave me a lot of life lesson. Each ending holds powerful feelings, feeling of love, respect, regretful and it goes on till the end.

I think you should give it a try, i promise you won't regret rather you will thank me later. Keep tissue near you, you never know when will it bring tears to your eyes.
If i share a secret you will need every end of each episode.

Everything is so great starting from the first to last,everything is so beautifully done. This is my first review, i never leave a review after watching any kind of show or dramas, but i could not help myself from writing one. i think i will keep writing more now. Something new i learnt and its helpful.


ENJOY " MOVE TO HEAVEN"

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10/10 from an autistic fan

As an autistic man myself, this drama warmed my heart a lot. Geu-ru doesn't share many symptoms with me, personally (as autism is a spectrum), but from other autistic people I've known and my own understanding of the disorder as someone who has it, he was portrayed very accurately and sensitively. I really appreciate the strong support Geu-ru had, both from his father and Na-mu, and the message throughout that just because he has autism doesn't mean he should be treated any lesser. The balance between his support network, and the misunderstanding and mistreatment he got from others was very well portrayed as well. Autistic people's lives are often not easy, as many people don't know what we go through, and often have no interest in learning how to accommodate us, but we're not without hope or understanding. Geu-ru didn't have a tragic life with no friends, but he wasn't free of societal problems either. Aside from the stunning autistic rep, this drama made my best friend and I cry at least three times, and did a very nice job of portraying diversity and complexity in human experiences. The episodic format worked for it well, and every second was enjoyable and satisfying, while overall bittersweet and gentle. Very good vibes from this drama, for sure going to watch it again and probably show my mom!

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Move to Heaven is well written and the cast is excellent with actor Lee Je Hoon convincing as a boxer and wastrel.

In addition to a strong story arcs for the two male leads, the drama handled the controversial subject matters highlighted in each episode such as domestic abuse, adoption and Korea's history of overseas adoptions, poor work and living conditions for low-paid workers, poor social care for the elderly, etc. with sensitivity and an even hand. My only complaint is the horribly twee final scene of the final episode which was contrived and totally unnecessary.

The music didn't intrude and production value was generally good. I particularly liked the aerial shots of the Move to Heaven van driving through the neighbourhood.

I highly recommend Move to Heaven and look forward to rewatching it.

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A way to honor the dead and the living in a valuable critique...

I've been anticipating for this drama ever since I saw the trailer and it blew my and everybody else minds so it seems.

Move to Heaven it is a small compilation of valuable morals, and a critique to society and the way we evaluate death, loss and our petty priorities. It also depicts the spectrum of disabilities, traumas and the morbid view of life and death.

My only critique to this drama is the fact that it only has 10 episodes of 45 minutes each, but at the same time I am equally pleased by how the plot merged with the cases and how well the characters did their roles here, it's hard to put into words, on how much I appreciate this drama, the author, the actors and production for presenting us this MASTERPIECE.

I was also really excited to see Jun Sang in a main role again after watching him be the maknae in CLOY where he did a support character although still lovable. Playing GeuRoo into only widened his range of acting skills, because he delivered a special role, portraying a character with autism and who also suffered from selective mutism in his childhood years. The way he talked and his antics only made GeuRoo who he is, a special, highly intelligent and always curious, caring boy who has is still trying to figure out life when he suffers another huge loss. They way him and his dad can perceive and try to comprehend their departing costumers by their personal belongings is really meaningful.

JeHoon is another who is on fire lately on his roles, and being an avid fan of Taxi Driver (since it's another drama of him that I am currently following), I loved seeing him in this unconventional role of SanGoo, a worn out boxer and ex-convict that feels bitter towards his life. Thinking he was abandoned by his own brother, and unfortunately responsible for "killing" his protégé and in a way best friend and little brother, SuCheol. Beneath that hard shell of him against the world, is that scared child that was left behind, the one that yearned for his hyung to come back for him. It's sad to know that in the end they didn't cope or got to meet to amend their broken bond. That he learned late of the truth, but still the best way he can repay and improve is by being on GeuRoo's side. The fact that he Has a development of character is really heartwarming to watch. The scene where he collects SuCheol belongings just as GeuRoo does and puts it in a box the same way as the Move to Heaven style, and discovers new things he hadn't had knowledge before was such a touching scene of the many this drama has to offer.

SeungHee as Namu served as a comical relief sometimes, with her crush on GeuRoo and her constant bickering with SanGoo.

The endless emotional stories that this little drama presented were touching and realistic accurate that can be relatable.

Not going to lie the first episode was the start of this quite unique emotional ride. Not for the faint of heart.

I have heard of this job before, Trauma Cleaners do have a tough but also rewarding job sometimes. They get to know people who leave their stories behind in their personal belongings, in their homes, scattered pieces like a puzzle waiting to be placed together. Stories of a lifetime, placed in a box of a few personal items that can tell a lot about the late person.

It made me wonder, as I looked around my own room, what my box would look like if it had my personal belongings.
As morbid as it sounds, I've come to realize that there's not many things I would see in there that could really define me.
Perhaps one or two could define me in general, however there was nothing really relevant that could be placed in a yellow box of mine. Then again maybe that's my purpose, still in this fickle path called LIFE, to find the missing pieces of my own puzzle.

Another thing I would like to point out in this drama besides the amazing realistic storyline, is without a doubt the remarkable choice of music. Not everyday where in a drama like this, Classical Music is notorious or even commended. And yet in here not only it has a wide variety of pieces, but I was pleased to see the full names of the said pieces in the credits. There were quite a few of my favorites in there too, and the scenes where they were played when GeuRoo worked and put his earphones were so deeply meaningful and it gave a certain peace to see. It might be scenes dealing with taking care of the deceased belongings, but at the same time those chosen songs gives them their own peace as Move to Haven takes care of their final move.

I love how this teach us morals and values, within the spectrum of life and death, love and loss, and in the way on how it depicts the 5 stages of grief in each case and also with our two main characters, GeuRoo who wasn't fond of the idea of letting his father go, and SanGoo who also couldn't let go of SuCheol. Both struggling with denial and aceptance of their own losses.
In the end they both also learn with their losses, surpassing the 5 stages through the storyline.

It's a blessing in only 10 episodes, heartbreaking, heartwarming, tear-jerking, and meaningful ride.
That I highly recommend to everyone. Don't be discouraged by the heavy "theme", this centers more on the sidelines and personal stories than any gory death or anything like that, this drama focus on the lost messages for the loved ones left behind, or the memorials and respect in life and death, and on how valuable each and every life it no matter what age, gender, background, etc.

Every single person has a story to tell.

Move to Heaven, provides the means of those who couldn't tell theirs in their lifetime.

Definitely a 10 out of 10 from me.

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Masterpiece focusing on many social problems, very insightful

Move to heaven is a 10 episode drama its shorter than most dramas but the impact cannot be compared to other dramas.
This drama is one of the few that I actually binge watched, I finished in less than 2 days, which is very fast for me. I watched it all the time except the time I was eating or sleeping.

First of all the topic of the drama itself puts it in another level compared to other dramas. Death, a taboo topic not brought up in everyday conversations. Death can happen alike to the young and old though more to the old, this drama covers both, extensively. Death due to old age, illness, accidents, murder etc. Are all covered.
This show depicts a autistic teenager and his father who help cleaning up after the death of a person. They clear up thier belongings and try to understand the life of the deceased by observing. Learning stories through the objects they left behind and helping the ones left behind to move on while understanding the feelings of the deceased.
Autism is very well depicted and acted out. All the actors did exceptional jobs at portraying their characters too.
The storyline is written so well the writer definitely has earned a new fan. The stories are all complex, including many layers that are unearthed slowly. It doesn't just look at death but many other social problems like adoption by foreigners of koreans, the question of right to die, old age problems, homosexuality, toxic relationships to name a few. These problems especially the problem of old age is something I hold close to my heart, so I felt this deep in my heart. Such a huge spectrum of problems covered in a drama is rare, but move to heaven did it, not just did it, they did it exceptionally well and also brought in tears to your eyes every few episodes.
The show also showed the life of the main characters, I really enjoyed the backstory which was naturally brought in by the writer and also loved the way the relationship of the uncle and the nephew developed in time.
The nephew's character is actually the best character, he's so caring and kind in his own way I always feel empathetic and attached to him.
The lack of osts is the only flaw I can find in this masterpiece, but it really didn't matter because I didn't even realise until I searched for osts and found classical music instead, which only introduced more music, so I'm not mad.

This is a drama I recommend everyone to watch, it'll change your life.

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absolutely amazing

This has been on my watchlist for soooo long, I was interested when it came up on my netflix but also saw the high ratings on here and wanted to know what all the fuss was about.

I now understand why it’s so highly rated.

I cried at pretty much every episode. I love how most of them have their own little storyline for the cases that somehow managed to get me invested in just under an hour every episode. The story of the main cast too is just absolutely incredible and I especially love the character development and backstory of Sang gu.

My favourite episode was the one with the visit to the theme park (episode 8 if I’m remembering correctly) in which the relationship between Sang gu and Geu ru develops even more, with connections to Sang gu’s past and Geu ru starting to come out of his shell a little bit. I’m not lying when I tell you I thoroughly sobbed throughout the entirety of this episode. I could go on, but then this review would turn into a novel haha.

All in all, I am in love with this show. In terms of dramas, there’s only one that I’ve rated a perfect 10 (DP, an incredible watch if you haven’t seen it already) but now, Move to Heaven is also standing on that 10/10 podium. I love the narrative and characters and how they made me feel so attached. I love the music, particularly the music that would play just before the credits when the episode was about to end- it gave me chills every time. I loved the effects, seeing how Geu ru visualised his thoughts to piece together the deceased’s story was super cool in my opinion.

Basically, I loved everything. I’m definitely gonna have to rewatch at some point and, when I do, I’ll know to have my tissues ready the second time around.

<3

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Worth every tear spent

I usually don't cry watching series or movies, but this time I cried non-stop while watching this drama. I fell in love with the characters, and that's because you can sympathize with them, you can feel their pain, their grief, and their happiness. "Move to heaven" makes you stop and think about your life, your soul, and who you love. You begging to observe the small details you couldn't before, or even feel others' pain, others' lives and stories. Maybe even realize how you're not alone in the world, in one way or another. There's always someone with you.

I think is a must-watch show to everyone who's feeling a little lost, disconnected from the world. Who knows, maybe you will find your path in the world.

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Epitome of slice of life

There is no words to explain how meaningful this drama was. I did not expect much from it from that Netflix preview also because it was dubbed for reasons unknown to me. Never watch the dubbed version, watch the Korean one because it is a piece of art.
The acting was perfect from all the members. The attention to detail in this level was last seen by me in the Reply series and Hospital Playlist.
It is beautiful and thought provoking. It has very important life lessons and well rounded characters, it is in the end of the day a person-centric drama. A perferct example of a slice of life indeed.

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A real life lesson that will change my perception of the world, people and life forever.

I never thought I would feel this way through screenwriting or acting, but Move to heaven has no limits. I was quickly invested in the story out of empathy for Geu-roo, the main character who has no apparent form of empathy due to his Asperger Syndrome disability. The story is unique and so different from what we are used to seeing in series (internationally speaking).
The photography is so beautiful... everything is precise and meticulously crafted.
I cried every episode, but good tears.

The drama raises big questions:
- What is family?
- Is a person doomed to have a bad fate all his life?
- What is Asperger's syndrome?
- How can a person who is different (culturally, mentally, socially) fit into a society?


The duo uncle and nephew is great because of their fundamental differences: A man (Uncle - Sang gu) who is fearless, breaks all codes and is a bit of a "gangster", who has built his life alone and a youngster (Geu-roo) who has always been surrounded and helped. The contrast is so well done and in the end, both learn from each other. The difference makes them stronger.

Even though the drama is strong in emotions, it is very light to watch (10 episodes). It's very quick and that's exactly what it needs.

Thanks to the actors who are ALL exceptional.
Thanks to the writers.
Thanks to the technicians.

Thanks to everyone who worked on Move to Heaven. 10/10

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thank you!

i... i never made a review before. but, somehow, this is the first time that i have a need to talk. still, i'm not sure about the right words to use it... i feel like my body need more time to understand why i was in an emotional roller-coaster for more than 10 hours straight. you're lying if you say you didn't cried watching a scene, and i'm talking about dramas in general, at least once you felt all the feelings they tried to pass to you. i felt. i felt everything, in a different scale. this was the first time that i genuinely felt what they were feeling. to be honest, was a little bit scary, i couldn't control my heart or my tears. i literally couldn't control my body. meanwhile, i learned so much, so so so much, that makes me feel grateful for every minute they worked filming it. move to heaven was to me... a hug, a class, a therapy, a friend, a family, a sad love.

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