The Preparation

The Preparation

Are we ready yet?

2017 · 114 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

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.

Directed by Cho Young-jun · Written by Cho Young-jun

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