Birthday (2019)

Other name: 생일, Saengil

Description:

"Birthday" is a deeply affecting drama chronicling the lives of Jungil and Soonnam, once ordinary parents who treasured their two lovely children. Their world shatters with the sudden death of their son, Suho, an unthinkable tragedy that instantly strips away all their happiness and begins to tear their family apart.

As Jungil and Soonnam grapple with unimaginable grief, the pain becomes an ever-present burden, growing heavier each day. The film tenderly explores their struggle to navigate a life forever altered by loss. In their darkest moments, they find a glimmer of solace through the heartfelt efforts of other bereaved families around them, who understand their profound sorrow and offer comfort. Based on the true event of the Sewol Ferry disaster, which tragically claimed over 300 lives in Korea, "Birthday" is a poignant exploration of enduring heartbreak, resilience, and the fragile hope found in shared human connection amidst overwhelming sorrow.

Director: Lee Jong Eon [이종언]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2019

Genre:Disaster; Family; melodrama; Tragedy