The Preparation (2017)

70% User Rating

1h 54min

"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.

Cho Young-junDirector

Cast

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Goh Doo-shim

Ae-soon

Kim Sung-kyun

In-gyu

Yu Seon

Moon-kyung

Park Cheol-min

Chief Park

Shin Se-kyung

Gyeong-ran

Kim Hee-jung

Jeong-ja

Kim Young-jae

Mr. Yoon

Hyun Bong-sik

Eun-chul

Jung Hyung-suk

Documentary narrator

Jeong Seo-ha

Woman In Couple

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Alunauwie

Rating 100%

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. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)