The Preparation
2017, Korean. Directed by Cho Young-jun.
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In-gyu has intellectual disability. His mother, Ae-soon, takes care of him, nagging him all the time. One day, she is diagnosed with terminal cancer and prepares for her son's independence.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Cho Young-junDirector
- Goh Doo-shimAe-soon
- Kim Sung-kyunIn-gyu
- Yu SeonMoon-kyung
- Park Cheol-minChief Park
- Shin Sae-kyeongGyeong-ran
- Kim Hee-jungJeong-ja
- Kim Young-jaeMr. Yoon
- Hyun Bong-sikEun-chul
- Jung Hyung-sukDocumentary narrator
- Jeong Seo-haWoman In Couple
- Ha MinChurch Deacon Kwon
- Mo Jeong-minDeceased Grandfather in the Portrait
Details
- Released
- 9 November 2017
- Original title
- 채비
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Cho Young-jun
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The Preparation: quick answers
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How long is The Preparation?
The Preparation runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does The Preparation have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Preparation on?
The Preparation isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Preparation?
If you liked The Preparation, try Daddy Longlegs, Kim Ji-young: Born 1982, James White.
Who directed The Preparation?
The Preparation (2017) was directed by Cho Young-jun and stars Goh Doo-shim, Kim Sung-kyun, Yu Seon.