Birthday Letter (2019)

Other name: 생일편지

Description:

Birthday Letter is an emotional historical drama that begins with the elderly Kim Mu Gil, a man who endured forced labor in Hiroshima during Japan's occupation of Korea. His quiet life is unexpectedly stirred when he receives a letter from his first love, Yeo Il Ae, decades later. Witnessing this profound connection to his past, his granddaughter, Kim Jae Yoon, feels compelled to find the woman who held such a significant place in his heart.

As Kim Jae Yoon embarks on her search, she uncovers the poignant and often heart-wrenching love story between Kim Mu Gil and Yeo Il Ae. Their journey reflects the painful realities faced by young Koreans during the tumultuous period of Japanese occupation, the euphoria and chaos of Korea's liberation, and the subsequent devastation of the Korean War. This powerful narrative explores resilience, enduring love, and the profound impact of historical events on individual lives, making it a compelling story of remembrance and hope.

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2019

Genre:Historical; War