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The Preparation

"Are we ready yet?"

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.

Top 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

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.

Rating

7.0 / 10
6 Reviews
1 Popular

1 Reviews

  • Alunauwie
    Alunauwie
    10 Sep 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. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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