Closer to Heaven (2009) movie poster

Closer to Heaven

2009 · 121 min · Director: Park Jin-pyo

Closer to Heaven (2009) is a romance, directed by Park Jin-pyo. It stars Ha Ji-won and Kim Myung-min. The 121-minute film holds an audience score of 5.7/10.

What Closer to Heaven Is About

Lee Ji-soo works as a funeral director. She has been married and divorced twice. One day she runs into someone she used to know. His name is Baek Jong-woo. Jong-woo has come to arrange his mother’s funeral. The two of them meet again. Jong-woo has been ill since he was young. The illness is ALS. The muscles lose their strength over time. They marry all the same. The illness moves quickly. Jong-woo tries to push her away. What he wants is to protect Ji-soo. Ji-soo does not leave his side. The film tells this without asking for pity. Ha Ji-won and Kim Myung-min appear in the hundred and twenty one minute film, a South Korean production Park Jin-pyo finished in 2009.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Closer to Heaven about?

Lee Ji-soo works as a funeral director. She has been married and divorced twice.

Where can I watch Closer to Heaven?

Closer to Heaven is available to watch on digital platforms such as Rakuten Viki, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Closer to Heaven?

Closer to Heaven runs for 121 minutes (2h 1m).

When did Closer to Heaven come out?

Closer to Heaven was released in 2009.

Who directed Closer to Heaven?

Closer to Heaven was directed by Park Jin-pyo.

Who stars in Closer to Heaven?

Closer to Heaven stars Ha Ji-won, Kim Myung-min, Nam Neung-mi, Im Ha-ryong.

What is Closer to Heaven's rating?

Closer to Heaven holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 5.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 66 out of 100.

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