Closer to Heaven

Synopsis

Jong-woo suffers from Lou Gehrig's Disease that weakens muscles and eventually causes paralysis. On the day he lost his mother, he runs into Ji-soo, his childhood friend, who has become an undertaker. They fall in love and get married a year after. Jong-woo's symptoms have gotten worse, and the newlyweds' first home is the Jong-woo's room in the hospital. Although it's hard for him to even hold a spoon, Jong-woo is happy with his loving wife Ji-soo and is determined to get well. Even in Jong-woo's ward where most patients are in critical conditions, some patients get better or find hope with a successful surgery. However, Jong-woo's symptoms get worse despite his strong will and optimism, and he eventually begins to experience difficulties in speaking, which he dreaded the most.

Released

2009

Runtime

121 minutes

Genres

drama, romance