Birthday (KR 2019) (2019)

Other name: 생일 , Saengil

Description:

Birthday (KR 2019) delves into the profound sorrow of a married couple, Jung Il and Soon Nam, as they navigate life after the tragic loss of their son in The Sewol incident. Jung Il wrestles with overwhelming guilt, tormented by the fact he was not with his family when their son perished. His inability to have been there casts a long shadow over his days. Meanwhile, Soon Nam, burdened by an immense longing for her child, bravely endeavors to keep their family afloat by working diligently at a grocery store. The film compassionately illustrates the complex emotional landscape of grief and recovery, exploring the devastating and lasting impact The Sewol tragedy had on countless families, and their quiet, often solitary, struggle to find meaning and a path forward in its painful wake.

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2019

Genre:Family; melodrama