Korean Cinema’s Take on Life and Death

March13,2025

Features a mentally challenged father and the emotional bond with his daughter while addressing intellectual disabilities.

Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2013)

A heartbreaking romance centered around early-onset Alzheimer's disease.

A Moment to Remember (2004)

Deals with mental health struggles and the psychological impact of trauma.

The Fault Is Not Yours (2019)

Follows a teenage boy with progeria, a rare genetic disorder that causes rapid aging.

My Brilliant Life (2014)

Based on a true story, this film highlights the psychological and physical trauma of a young girl after a horrific crime.

Hope (2013)

Features PTSD and psychological scars from war and separation.

Ode to My Father (2014)

Explores schizophrenia and mental health through the life of a man admitted to a psychiatric ward.

I Am Happy (2009)

A deeply emotional love story involving a man suffering from Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS).

Closer to Heaven (2009)

While primarily a comedy, it touches upon the struggles of obesity and health deterioration.

Dancing Queen (2012)