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Tae-jeo, a correctional officer with 15 years of experience, learns about the death of an inmate's mother during a night shift. On that winter night, she visits the funeral home and unexpectedly meets the inmate's daughter, Jun-young. Their encounter brings warmth to both their lives, and Tae-jeo hopes Jun-young understands: “Every decision you make shapes who you become."

Top Cast

  • Song Ji-hyo

    Song Ji-hyo

    Tae-jeo

  • Do Yeong-seo

    Do Yeong-seo

    Jun-young

  • Ok Ji-young

    Ok Ji-young

    Mi-young

  • Yoon Hye-ree

    Yoon Hye-ree

    Hye-Rim

  • Park Hyun-young

    Park Hyun-young

    Eun-Hye

  • Park Ji-won

    Park Ji-won

    Senior Staff Lee

  • Ko Yoo-joon

    Ko Yoo-joon

    Korean Language Teacher

Overview

Tae-jeo, a correctional officer with 15 years of experience, learns about the death of an inmate's mother during a night shift. On that winter night, she visits the funeral home and unexpectedly meets the inmate's daughter, Jun-young. Their encounter brings warmth to both their lives, and Tae-jeo hopes Jun-young understands: “Every decision you make shapes who you become."

Rating

6.3 / 10
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