Another Way (2017)

Other name: 다른 길이 있다, Dareun Gili Itda, There Is Another Way

Description:

"Another Way" explores the profound struggles of two individuals contemplating the ultimate escape from their difficult realities. Jung Won is overwhelmed, tirelessly caring for her paralyzed mother while working a demanding part-time job, pushing her to the agonizing decision to end her life. Meanwhile, Soo Wan, a police officer, grapples with the lasting trauma of witnessing his mother commit suicide at a young age, constantly searching for life's elusive meaning.

Their desperate paths unexpectedly converge in Chuncheon. In a moment of shared despair and profound understanding, they forge a chilling suicide pact. This powerful narrative delves deep into their reasons for wanting to give up, questioning the complexities of human suffering and the search for purpose. The film ultimately asks whether, even in their darkest hour, their unlikely connection might reveal "another way" to confront life's challenges and perhaps find a reason to live.

Director: Cho Chang Ho [조창호]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2017

Genre:Drama; melodrama; Romance