Move to Heaven

A very heart-touching drama with a unique plot-line.

Move To Heaven একটা প্রফেশনাল ট্রামা ক্লিনিং অরগানাইজেশান। ‘ট্রামা ক্লিনিং’ টার্মটা কিভাবে বোঝাই……… খুব বিচ্ছিরি একটা উদাহরণ দিয়ে বোঝাতে হচ্ছে! আমাদের দেশে করোনা সংক্রমণের শুরুর দিকে একদল স্বার্থপর মানুষের দেখা মিলেছিলো- তাদের বৃদ্ধ মা-বাবা কিংবা আত্মীয় স্বজন কেউ মারা গেলে তারা লাশ রেখে পালিয়ে যেত, লাশ ধরতে অস্বীকৃতি জানাতো। তখন আবার আরেকদল স্বেচ্ছাসেবক দলের দেখাও মিলেছিলো যারা নিজ উদ্যোগে এসব লাশ যথাযোগ্য মর্যাদায় দাফন করতে আসতো। Move To Heaven নামের প্রতিষ্ঠানটাকে আমরা এসব স্বেচ্ছাসেবক দলের সাথে তুলনা করতে পারি, কিন্তু তারা কাজটা প্রফেশনালি করে। তবে পার্থক্য হচ্ছে তারা মৃতদেহ সৎকার করে না, মৃতজনের ব্যবহৃত জিনিসপত্রাদি যা তাদের প্রিয়জনদের প্রয়োজন নেই বা যেসব জিনিসপত্র থেকে গেলে সেগুলোর স্মৃতি মনে করে প্রিয়জনরা কষ্ট পেতে পারে তারা সেগুলোর সৎকার করে। সহজ ভাষায় বলতে গেলে, পৃথিবীর বুক থেকে মৃতজনের সর্বশেষ স্মৃতিটুকু সরিয়ে নেয়ার কাজটাই Move To Heaven করে থাকে, যাতে জীবিতরা সব ভুলে আবার নতুন করে বাঁচতে পারে। এটাই ট্রামা ক্লিনিং।
আমাদের গল্পের নায়ক Han Geu Ru আর তার বাবা Han Jung Woo মিলে এই Move To Heaven নামক প্রতিষ্ঠান চালায়। তাদের কাজ ট্রামা ক্লিনিং হলেও তারা সবসময় চেষ্টা করে মৃতজনের অন্তিম চাওয়াটা পূরণ করতে। এটা মৃত জনের প্রতি তাদের সম্মান প্রদর্শনের নিদর্শন। এভাবেই চলছিলো সব ঠিকঠাক। কিন্তু একদিন সব এলোমেলো হয়ে গেলো।
নায়ক Han Geu Ru ২০ বছরের তরুণ হলেও সে কিছুটা মেন্টালি চ্যালেঞ্জড, মানে অটিস্টিক আরকি। বাবাই ছিল তার দুনিয়া। কিন্তু একদিন তার বাবা হুট করেই মারা গেলো। অথৈ সাগরে পড়ল Geu Ru। এমন সময় দরজায় কড়া নাড়ল জেল ফেরত এক আগুন্তক, So Sang Gu। সম্পর্কে সে Geu Ru-এর সৎ চাচা, যার কথা Geu Ru জীবনেও কোনদিন শুনে নি। কিন্তু তার আর কোন আত্মীয় স্বজন না থাকায় সে-ই এখন তার লিগ্যাল গার্ডিয়ান।
পুরো পরিস্থিতিটা নিয়ে মোটেও খুশি নয় Yoon Na Mu, সে Geu Ru-র প্রতিবেশি, চাইন্ডহুড ফ্রেন্ড এবং তার প্রতি খানিকটা ক্রাশিতও! Sang Gu কে মোটেও পছন্দ হলো না তার। চেহারায় কেমন যেন গুন্ডা গুন্ডা ভাব, সারাদিন শুধু সিগারেট খায়। Gue Ru-র গার্ডিয়ানশিপ এমন একটা লোকের কাছে যাওয়ায় মোটেও খুশি হতে পারলো না Na Mu। তাই সে সিদ্ধান্ত নিল এখন থেকে সেও Move To Heaven এ কাজ শুরু করবে। আর গোপনে Sang Gu-র প্রতি নজর রাখবে যাতে সে কোন ভাবেই যেন Geu Ru-র কোন ক্ষতি করতে না পারে।
আর Geu Ru-র গার্ডিয়ানশিপ নেয়ার ব্যাপারে চাচা Sang Gu-র উদ্দেশ্যও খুব একটা ভালো ছিলো না। তার সৎ ভাই মানে Geu Ru-র বাবার প্রতি তার অনেক ক্ষোভ ছিলো। তাই সে এখানে গার্ডিয়ান হিসাবে আসলেও তার মূল উদ্দেশ্য হচ্ছে Geu Ru-র সব সম্পত্তি বাগিয়ে নেয়া। কিন্তু উইলের শর্তানুযায়ী গার্ডিয়ানশিপ পাওয়ার জন্য তাকে তিন মাস Geu Ru-র সাথে Move To Heaven এর কার্যক্রম চালাতে হবে। এরপরেই সে স্থায়ীভাবে গার্ডিয়ান হিসাবে মনোনীত হবে।
এভাবেই এই তিন জনকে নিয়ে শুরু হলো Move To Heaven এর নতুন যাত্রা। এই যাত্রা কখনো আপনাকে হাসাবে, কখনো কাঁদাবে আর কখনো বা আবেগে ভাসাবে। কিন্তু এক মূহুর্তের জন্যেও বিরক্ত হতে দেবে না।
৪৫ মিনিট করে প্রতি এপিসোড, ১০ এপিসোডের নেটফ্লিক্স অরিজিনাল মিনি সিরিজ। প্রচন্ড ইমোশনাল একটা ড্রামা। হ্যাপি আর স্যাড এন্ডিং বলে এখানে কিছু নেই, ঘটনার নিত্য প্রবাহ আছে। প্রতিদিনই নতুন কোন গল্পের জন্ম, পুরোনো কোনো গল্পের শেষ। যারা ফ্যামিলি বা লাইফ জনরা পছন্দ করেন তাদের জন্য মাস্ট ওয়াচ এই সিরিজ।

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It's ok to be different

Move to Heaven drama is the kind of thing you need when you are desperately seeking the meaning of your life. The most important purpose of this drama is to change our perspectives about "grieving" to someone's demise. Every other episode has it's beautiful message to deliver. This drama portrays important issues while celebrating people's life and showing both respect and shade to "death". It is so very wholesome and will truly evoke your emotions. So, if you're a worshiper of "slice of life" dramas,this drama is for YOU.

The drama starts with someone's misery hinting a tragic journey but the entire journey is just beautiful. Saying that it will make you cry tears of happiness will be an understatement because this is one of those heart-warming Kdramas out there.

Simply, the drama consists several different stories that worked likes dots and connecting them made the drama complete. Ofc, it has its basic steady plot too which is appealing (you can read it in the synopsis).

This drama also emphasizes on how a dead can communicate with the living from what they've left behind. This particular thing have touched the core of my heart and I'm sure it's been mesmerizing for everyone too.

The write has done very well in touching different forms if life in the guise of societal issues which will definitely fuel up the positive stances and enroute acceptance in people's midsets. The direction abd screenplay is simply like adding feather to a cap. Good job in cinematography too. The crew has done a commendable job here.

Then comes the cast. I swear to my happiness, the production has done a very good job in casting, be it the major characters or the guest characters, I would say they are the appropriate choice. I was so happy seeing soooo many guest characters.

Lee Jee Hoon, definitely one of the best Korean actors has once again won our hearts with his acting, played his character really well. Tang Joon Sang, being a newbie, I am sure this drama and his acting, will bring him enormous opportunity. He's so cute and was really good in playing someone with Asperger's syndrome. I like Hong Seung Hee in Navillera (another slice of life heart-warming drama) though her screen timing was limited and here she did good too.

EVERYTHING FELT SO BEAUTIFUL.

Let's talk about the ending. Let me say you that I am not okay with it. It has an open ending hinting for a new season but is that necessary? They could have closed the drama with the scene before the last scene too but they decided to extend it with a big twist. Idk what's in the writer's mind but I am looking forward to it. I was actually wishing there'd be more episodes given that it's soooo good, but am not happy because in most of the cases the dramas with extended seasons ended up getting messed. I really really hope it won't happen with MOVE TO

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This is a drama which don't get high popularity like other stars but it is a masterpiece. I randomly watched this drama but I ended up loving it. Nothing extra all were intact to subject. A beautifully conveyed that every person is unique. Never judge anyone based on their sickness and treat them as patients. Instead treat them as they are unique in their own way.
The message conveyed in the drama is very beautiful. I wish more dramas of this kind are made. Importance of every life is showed very wisely. I would recommend everyone to watch this drama. It is emotional and You wont regret watching it. This drama relaxes your mind and soul. Not a romantic drama but a meaningful one. Overall a very good drama.

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This one deserves the hype

I would say this isnt a typical Kdrama its clear that its netflix made. But the acting and story are so great I didnt really notice.
I would recommend this to non Kdrama fans as it is just a great show.

As always Le Je Hoon is amazing, he is like a chameleon in all of his roles, completely nailed this character.
Unlike the garbage fire which is 'It's Okay not to be Okay' the portrayal of Aspergers here is handled with sensitivity, allowing the character to have depth and be more than just someone with Aspergers.
Even though each episode usually handles a death it doesnt feel melodramatic, it is interesting and touching. There are many bittersweet moments but there are also a lot of funny and lighthearted moments.

Basically a great show!

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I cried every episode...

This series is an emotional rollercoaster with a incredible story, cast and message.

The Plot:
The drama surrounds a boy, Han Geu Ru, with autism. After his father dies, he has to take over their company "Move to Heaven" with deals with estate regulation after a person dies. His neighbour and best friend Yoon Na Mu gives him a helping hand. However, due to his illness, Han Geu Ru gets a new legal guardian, which was chosen by his father before he died. It is his uncle Cho Sang Gu who just got released from prison after almost killing somebody in a fight.

The Obstacles:
All the characters need to overcome past and present barriers to get along with each other. Geu Ru has to work on his strictness, Sang Gu needs to learn to release past anger and guilt, and Na Mu needs to find out what she really wants in life.
But when they grow together, a beautiful family emerges.
There were a lot of side stories, which helped the characters growing. It always brought tears to my eyes how caring they dealt with the estate of the dead people, how they introduced themselves to them and how they did not give up to find the person they can give the important stuff to.

The Cast:
Tan Jung Sang aka. Geu Ru did an brilliant job in portraying a character with a disease. He perfectly portrayed the smart, introverted and caring character and transferred me to another world.
I've recently seen Hong Seung Hee in Navillera, and she was the completely opposite of her character there. She seemed way younger, bubbly and fast-forward. Her character had the function to always speak out loud what the audience things. Otherwise, she was a caregiver and the person who always took the chance and operated to make everyone's life better. She was very fun to watch.
Lee Je Hoon had a huge change here. I only knew him from romantic comedies, but he depicted the ex-prisoner and violent poor boy from the streets very well. I think he definitely liked diving into that role. He played amazingly with his emotions, the sadness, anger and also warmth.
All of them were truly mesmerizing, and I am looking forward to seeing many of their new projects in the future.
Thanks to all the people who worked hard on this series. Amazing screenwriting, directing and acting, etc.

The ending opens some questions, so it might be possible that there will be another season.

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Get ready to sob. I cried in pretty much every episode while watching this drama. I felt so bad for Geu Roo in the beginning but I was glad that he had people that loved him and helped him with his loss, even if the help might've been an ass in the beginning. His uncle, Sang Koo, was very immature and was only taking care of him for the benefits but he learned a lot while working with Geu Roo and started to understand what the family business was about. Each client that they had revealed another sob story that really gets you thinking about life. This was such a good drama but it would honestly be too painful to rewatch too often so I gave it a rewatch value of 8/10. I'd probably rewatch this when I need a good cry but I couldn't see myself rewatching this often.

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When Emotion Finds the Perfect Balance

This series had never really tempted me, but on a friend's recommendation, I finally decided to watch it… and I must say, I was pleasantly surprised.
The setup is particularly well-executed: every character contributes something meaningful to the progression of the story. The flashbacks are used effectively, whether to explore the lives of Geu-ru and his uncle Sang-gu, or to add depth to the deceased characters.
Geu-ru’s autism further enhances the emotional dimension of his story. His difficulty in expressing emotions makes him incredibly touching without ever falling into excessive pathos.
Each subplot is carefully crafted. The series also manages to insert perfectly measured touches of humor, never intrusive, which never alter the main atmosphere — a rare and precious balance.
The same goes for the fight scenes: unlike some Korean productions where the action can become over-the-top, here everything remains credible and serves the narrative.
My only regret concerns the character of Sang-gu. His relationship with the family, especially with his brother, deserved to be explored in greater depth.
Finally, the ending felt a bit rushed. An epilogue projected into the future, showing how Geu-ru and his uncle had evolved, would have been a beautiful way to conclude this story with even more emotion.

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A drama about listening

As I was writing the title to this review (this is my first time reviewing so I was rather lost) I was reminded of one of the repeating lines “even the deceased can speak” and generally that was what this drama showed.
Every episode showed a different story and brought light to the stories that normally would have disappeared. They touched upon disability, elderly people in society, the lgbtq community, overseas adoption, domestic abuse, suicide, industrial mismanagement and exploitation, prison, and more, I probably have forgotten some of the societal issues shown as there were so many. In showing the stories of these characters they showed the humans behind these issues, their individual stories, the consequences, and those left behind. In every episode, they not only told the untold stories of those dead but the stories of those who would not be heard even alive.
It was sad but happy at the same time. Some were more tragic than others cause you couldn’t help but think how different things could be so easily, but all of them felt heard and that was a kind of bittersweet happiness through the series.
The cast really brought to life every character within this, even outside of the main cast the level of acting was consistent which really gave depth to each story told. While I do not feel informed enough to give an assessment of how accurate the representation of autism is in this (and am aware that many people would prefer an autistic character to be played by an autistic actor), as someone likely on the autistic spectrum (undiagnosed) I thought it was reasonably well done.
Finally, the ending felt cathartic and right. It was neither happy nor sad and that really fit. It felt like the entire series had been leading to that final move to heaven which gave the entire drama a nice direction and wrapped up point to stop. We ended where we started and heard the story we started with end. Though there was a hint at a season 2 which I fully can see working and would support (with the girl at the end, and the fighting ring owner escaping arrest).
Overall, while I don’t believe this is one I would rewatch because the impact was truly in the piecing together of the story, and the finding what the dead wanted to say (I do not tend to rewatch things in any case as I remember the story enough after the first watch that I get bored). This is a must watch because this drama shows the stories of the dead (fictional of course but easily applicable with how grounded in reality the series is), but also what the alive unheard by society say.

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Like a Yellow Box, All of the Important and Beautiful Elements Can Be Found in this Series!

"Move to Heaven" is a little gem of a series that is fulfilling and uplifting in its short 10-episode story arc. The show is like a yellow box that has all of the important things in it, leaving nothing out, and putting no extraneous or unnecessary plot devices into it.

The story is about trauma cleaners. Don't know what trauma cleaners are? Neither did I until I watched the show. Trauma cleaners are hired to go into a deceased's dwelling and clean it. Sometimes, it is not very glamorous, especially if the body of the deceased has been there for an extended period of time. But the key element of the job is to collect those important and necessary items that the deceased has left behind and give them to a relative or someone who was important to the person who died.

Han Geu-ru--who is masterfully portrayed by Tang Joon-Sang and should win every actor award that he's nominated for--is a 20-year-old boy with Asperger's Syndrome who is gifted with unique and special insight. Not only is he able to remember anything with a momentary glance, he is able to piece things together in order to learn more about the person who died. Of course, Geu-ru's world is strictly ordered, and any deviation from that order brings him into hysterics.

After his father suddenly dies from a heart condition, Geu-ru is put into trial custody under his uncle, Cho Sang-Gu, a man who's just gotten out of prison and is an ex-MMA fighter. Cho Sang-Gu is rough around the edges, to say the least, and the last thing he is initially interested in, is taking care of a nephew he doesn't give a hoot about from a brother he hated and despised. Part of the beauty of the story is in how these two grow closer together.

Move to Heaven reminds me a little bit of "Highway to Heaven." It seems like the kind of show Michael Landon would have done. The show runs much deeper than two men packing up items. In each episode, we learn how the deceased lived. There are some truly though-provoking stories of people--who may seem unremarkable--but end up being remarkable in their own, unique ways, that in real life, might not garner much attention. But we quickly learn the invaluable truth" Every life is precious. And every life has a story to tell.

Don't be surprised if a number of episodes has you reaching for a tissue or a hanky. There are many beautiful moments that will have you doing just that!

The story implores people to think about how they treat others. To think about what is really important. We see our share of greedy, selfish, and vindictive people who clearly don't give a hoot about their fellow man. Even when that fellow man is a relative. The story begs us to prioritize and remember, not only WHAT is really important in life, but WHO!

I was more than happy to see that the writers seemed to leave the door open for a second season. Ten episodes went by a little too quickly for me. But it's also a series that I loved so much that it invites repeated viewings.

In short, the world desperately needs more shows like this one!

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one of my favourite dramas!!

wow, just wow.

this drama was just amazing. i would 100% recommend if you are thinking of watching. i am glad tang joonsang got the major role in this, i am happy he is getting the recognition he deserves.
the story line was just on point. i enjoyed how every episode is a different story, i feel it gives you a chance to relate and connect with every character. i like how this drama deals with real-life issues.

i really liked geuru's childhood friend, namu. she was just so amazing, and understanding of geuru.

this is one of the best tearjerker dramas, i have ever watched!

<3

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OMGoodness this was so sad. Does this job really exist in South Korea? I mean this brings awareness of what a person goes through when they pass and all the things that might be important to them. Lee Je Hoon who plays the character of Cho Sang Gu did very well. This is a hard part to play and the way he performed this character is very believable. In the Drama, they mentioned that Cho Sang Gu has Asperger's syndrome and the description says Autism. There is a difference between both diseases. I have two grandsons with Autism. Tang Jun Sang who played Han Geu Roo, I loved his role as uncle and how the uncle was defiant in the beginning and learned by the end of the story. Hong Seung Hee who played the cousin of Cho Sang Gu was adorable as Yoon Na Mu. I loved her character. Thanking all the writers, directors, producers, and supporting actors/actresses. I know it was hard to play someone who was deceased. I was really happy to Lee Jae Wook played someone who died. A lot of deaths throughout the story but a nice ending. Thank you.

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Touching stories

I loved the different story lines and the back stories they told about the deceased. There was something so sad about each story - life circumstances, dying alone, that really got to me. I do wish they had covered a more diverse socioeconomic aspect of the deaths, they all seemed to have died in squalor, which made things even more sad.

Lee Se Hoon as Cho Sang Gu was believable as someone on the spectrum, though I felt he made more eye contact and was more engaged than people with Asperger's are usually. I do wish they had tried to figure out a way for us to get to know him better. We got to know his story, which I loved, but I didn't know him any better at the end than I did at the beginning.

Ji Jin Hee as Sang Gu's father was wonderful. The character was well-written, and he played him with such love. I enjoyed their scenes together throughout the whole series. Maybe that was the only way we could get to know Sang Gu, to see his interactions with his father even at the end of the show.

Tang Jun San as Sang Gu's uncle was excellent. A man with a violent, lonely and troubled past is thrown into a family and he doesn't quite know what to do. His character arc was wonderful, and for the most part, he played him in a very understated way, letting us feel his emotions through his body language, his facial, and his eyes. That tough guy exterior with the squishy inside is so fun to watch, especially when that person has no idea what to do with those emotions.

My complaints? 1) Is there a reason to drop the F bomb so much, especially when the guy is saying "Aish". We get the idea. I know that most people don't seem to be bothered by language, but I don't like it. 2) The cage fighting boss got away - possibly for a second season? I'm hoping not, that was my least favorite storyline. 3) Abrupt open ending. Again, possibly for a second season.

Overall, this was a quiet, emotional watch for me.

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