Move to Heaven

SO MUCH LIQUID CAME OUT OF MY FACE HOLES

Thank god there were only 10 episodes...I think I'd probably die from dehydration if there were more than 10 episodes of this drama. Every minute of every episode is a tear jerker. Good grief, I didn't know I even HAD this many tears to cry. Basically everyone is sad and the world is a sad shitty place. I mean clearly they make the show mostly about finding peace amidst the pain, but gosh is there so much pain represented here. Though, even with all the pain, I did like that we weren't forced to watch countless unrealistic happy endings; everything was bittersweet, it doesn't try to fill the sorrow holes it creates with bunches of fake flowers. My advice, if you watch this drama, make sure you drink lots of fluids.

The drama itself had a pretty basic storyline, it was well crafted but not complex. There were a crap ton of social messages, but they weren't invasive and were well integrated. Nothing about this drama was invasive at all. It didn't really ask you to think or figure things out, it basically only asked you to cry along with everyone else watching it as events unfold. The acting was decent, the main character did a pretty great performance as an autistic kid, especially with not making eye contact. There is generally a lot of criticism when actors try to play autism spectrum roles, "he didn't do this right or that right"...but the reality is that there are so so many different points on the autism spectrum and not every autistic person responds the same. This actor hit enough of the right points to make the character believable without being overacted, gimmicky, or grotesque.

Really, the main character being autistic was convenient for the story because it separated out emotional response from logical response and allowed the viewer to consider both aspects. It also gave the viewers a refuge from the constant pouring rainfall of sadness and allowed them to experience aspects of the story they might not have been able to experience without that sort of grounding logic-based reasoning. They played off this really well throughout the drama, allowing the side-characters to react emotionally and leap to conclusions while the lead character always brought everything back down to earth with a more macro view of the situation.

Overall, it was a really well executed simple drama. I see a lot of reviews wanting a season 2, since it's a Netflix drama and the ending is left sort of open for a sequel. If they end up dropping a season 2 I will watch it....but I will definitely pick the right day to watch it when my poor sensitive heart won't bust in two. SO MUCH LIQUID CAME OUT OF MY FACE HOLES....

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Extremely overrated

This is probably the most overrated Korean series out there. It's completely different from what I imagined and it's not different in a positive way.

I thought Geu-ru would help his thug uncle become a decent human being. However, in the 5 episodes I've watched, the two barely speak, don't know anything about each other and look more like college roommates than relatives.

The stories of the dead did not move me at all. The guy who died at the factory and the old lady were the slightly interesting stories. The teacher's story is absurd and sick: how does someone who is being stalked by her psychopathic ex-boyfriend OPEN THE DOOR OF THE HOUSE FOR HIM TO ENTER???? The gay musician and gay doctor story is a cliché and like the others it didn't even come close to making me shed a tear.

All this added to the slow and depressing pace and the "brilliance" of Geu-ru (who seems to be the only one capable of having an intelligent idea. Seriously, he was THE ONLY one who came to the conclusion that the doctor was gay and that they should look for by a male musician? Any reasonably intelligent person came to this conclusion in 3 seconds, and yet the uncle and Na-mu didn't. Sometimes the series pushes Geu-ru's above-normal intelligence too much. It wasn't necessary to do the others complete idiots to make the disabled protagonist intelligent) make this series very unpleasant to watch.

In fact, in this series it seems that they took Cheol-min from Always, Sang-tae from It's Okay To Be Okay and a nosy, nosy young lady like Ha-yeong from Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol or Yu-na from Hotel Del Luna , and played all three in the same series.

Ultimately, I didn't really feel connected to the protagonist's story. I loved Sang-tae from It's Okay To Not Be Okay and really got to feel all the ins and outs of having autism. In Geu-ru's case, I couldn't feel the gift and hardships of illness in the same way.

On the plus side, I really liked the Na-mu character and the OST. Therefore, a note 3.

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Sweet But Not Heavenly For Me…

First I’m going to be really honest and just say this wasn’t for me. Don’t get me wrong. The storyline and process of healing was something I could relate to a lot after losing a relative myself and it did strike a chord with me how the actors were perfectly able to captivate us into the storyline.

So why did I drop it? Well it didn’t really hook me. Normally I love healing tales and storylines but the characters didn’t really make me warm up to them. Of course that’s my personal opinion. It was a good show even from the episodes I saw, but I doubt that I’m going to carry this one forward.

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real gem

I came across of this by pure accident - or better say luck! It is so very engaging, heart-breaking, melodramatic in a good way!
You can totally recognize the tropes, the most prominent of them being this Savant Syndrome / Autistic Genius...Obviously dramas are reluctant to depicting NORMAL boring people, and exploit these/ those exceptions! Like, who wants to see an average kid vs a superpower still vulnerable kid?
This is romanticism at its best!
Though packed with tropes, it's well acted and employing an original background setting, i mean - the trauma cleaning thing.
Nice watch, idealistic as it is.

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Unpopular Opinion

I started watching this because it kept appearing on my suggested page and it has very high ratings. But while watching it I found myself unable to really get invested in it. I couldn't get attached to the characters or the story and began to wonder what exactly I was missing. So I came here and began to read all the reviews to see why my impression of the show feels so dramatically different than the vast majority. And in the end I still can't figure it out. For such amazing ratings I really thought it would have either an incredible plot or incredible portrayal of the characters. I found neither of those to really be the case.

While the characters here are acted well I find them to be very stagnant. To be fair I only watched half this series and I do not see myself completing it. But at the half way point I would expect to feel some attachment to the characters since this show is very character driven but this far in and I still can not stand the uncle and have no real feelings toward the other two mains. Outside of my annoyance for the neighbors mother I don't feel anything. I could get past the lack of character growth or change if the plot was worth it but it seems like the plot has no clear direction. I like the idea of the trauma cleaners and how they work to complete the final wish of the deceased. The methodical and sincere way they approach the person's belongings to better understand them and bring them piece was interesting to me but then the lack of context surrounding them was a let down. Fulfilling what they believe the person would have wanted is touching but ultimately difficult to become emotionally invested in because often the people surrounding the deceased were insufferable.

Because the majority of the focus was placed on the episodic jobs that they team completed it lent very little time to build a firm foundation for you to care about the characters and what they are or have gone through. We get pieces in flashbacks occasionally but not enough to give weight to carry the narrative.

I will say that in a lot of the reviews on here I found people would reference other shows like Its Okay to Not Be Okay and Extraordinary Attorney Woo and I did not care much for either of those shows either for fairly similar reasons. This just appears to be a genre that just does not work for me and I am writing this review purely so others that may be similar to me feel like they aren't alone in their thoughts. Highly rate does not mean everyone will enjoy it.

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Original but left me with questions

First of all, I find the concept very interesting, as I didn't know what trauma cleaners were at all before this. I like how even if this drama mostly features one character per episode and their story (the deceased I mean), it was still deep and engaging and managed to make me care about each character within a limited amount of time. This doesn't happen often for me at all so I applaud the writer for that, and also the director and actors for the execution.

The main cast was great and I think they all did a good job, but let me start with Ji Jin Hee as Jeong U.
Jeong U is so compassionate, patient and optimistic, and it was heartwarming to see how he managed to be such a strong and loving father to Geu Ru despite dealing with the fact that his wife died and that Geu Ru has Asperger's Syndrome. He encouraged Geu Ru a lot and embraced him for who he is without ever judging. He taught Geu Ru many things and how to be empathetic as well (or as close as it gets to being that) and I really appreciated that. Even after Jeong U dies, Geu Ru remembers the things his father said and taught him and he gets reminded of his encouragement when he is uncertain. It was touching to see how he ‘stayed’ with Geu Ru like that. I also like how the last episode really dives into Jeong U and how he adopted Geu Ru and it just added even more to his character for me.

Tang Jun Sang did a wonderful job portraying Geu Ru. I found Geu Ru interesting as a character. It may seem ‘robotic’, but I found it endearing whenever he tried to show his care in his own way to the other characters. Also, sometimes when decoding the deceased’s stories he’d act a bit like Sherlock Holmes, deducing and solving mysteries. He also has a photographic memory, and it’s funny how Sang Gu joked that he’s like an AI and a recorder at the same time (as Geu Ru can also recall conversations exactly how they went in the exact tone people talked).

As for Na Mu, I don’t have much to say because she’s more of a side character ish. But I do really find it commendable that she’s such a supportive and caring friend to Geu Ru and she even ends up working with Move to Heaven as well after Jeong U passes. Although I don’t like the way she’d act towards Sang Gu at times, I also think it’s understandable considering the way Sang Gu ‘introduced’ himself and all the shady things he seemed to be doing at the time.

Sang Gu, as one of the main characters, definitely had character development throughout the drama. He starts off indifferent and kinda rude and salty about the fact he has to take care of the kid of his brother who ‘abandoned’ him (to his assumption) and is ‘forced’ to work with Move to Heaven. But as time goes on, he starts to become more compassionate and he starts to genuinely care for Geu Ru.
However, I find it incredibly disappointing that some key things about him aren’t elaborated. For example, what happened to him when Jeong U couldn’t pick him up at the train station? How did he grow up and live all those years? How did he end up in the boxing field? When the drama elaborated the backstory of him and Su Cheol I was hoping to see how he ended up in the boxing field at least, but it was still not explained.
I also don’t think it’s convincing that Sang Gu didn’t want to see or talk to Jeong U only because he couldn’t pick him up that one time. Like yes it must have been hard as a kid to be left alone like that, but if he talked to Jeong U the misunderstandings could easily be resolved. I just find the writing here to be a bit lacking because I feel like there should have been other things that made Sang Gu feel so distanced and resentful, and not the mere fact that his brother didn't come to the train station as promised. Again, what did he actually have to go through alone all those years?
This is a big question mark for me and flaw since Sang Gu is one of the main characters, and that’s why I can’t empathize with Sang Gu on a deeper level even if I want to.
Another question I have is what led to Jeong U starting a trauma cleaning service? Is it because of his wife? Is it because of some other things he experienced or saw? Also unanswered.

Overall, I did enjoy this drama, but I hope that if there is going to be a S2 that these questions will be answered.

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Great Acting with a Great Story

This was truly such an enjoyable drama to watch. It was depressing at times seeing what Geu Roo was going through in his life, but Jun Sang was simply amazing at portraying such an involved character. Seeing him in several other dramas over the past few years, you really appreciate his performance acting as Geu Roo. The supporting cast, plus the several new stories introduced in each episode, they were a great fit as well. Some of them extremely powerful stories.
Je Hoon, while not giving us a likable character as Sang Gu early on in the series, he performs a great transformation, showing us his good and caring personality toward the end.
The only thing I was a bit disappointed about was the very ending of the series, literally the last sixty seconds. Maybe I missed something, but I was hoping for some other kind of finish. That being said, it ended up for me being a great great series overall.
Definitely a winner!

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A Heart-warming Drama

⚠Caution
- Contains a suicidal story.
- Contains disgusting scenes (blood, insects, liquids, slum places).

📺Drama type
- This drama type is similar to Korean drama Taxi Driver and Japanese anime Detective Conan
- It has a main plot (the story about the main character and his family) while having the side plots running in each episode.
- Side plots: Each episode has its own conflict and will be resolved at the end of the episode. So, an episode has a different conflict story from other episodes. Example (does not contain spoilers): Episode 1 is about the death of someone ending his/her own life. Episode 2 is about the death of someone killed by someone, etc. If you don't like this kind of drama, then it's better to not watch it.

✅Pros
- The story is really heart-warming.
- Family-friendly.
- Unique main plot.
- Top-tier acting by the main character.
- Mysterious irritating yet funny and loveable personality by his uncle that you will be suspecting him in the entire drama.
- Adorable neighborhood character.
- This drama is for you who likes to hurt your eyes so the tears come out :")
- The duration is not too long so you can binge-watch it on a holiday night.

🔴Cons
- As always, because this is an original Netflix series (which only has no more than 10 episodes), there is a plot hole (plot missing) at the end.
- The side plot is somewhat boring and sometimes the conflicts are resolved too early/rushed.
- In the beginning, you might find it's annoying to hear the main character's voice because it's how the main character is.

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I LOVE THIS SO MUCH ☹️?

if gusto mong umiyak go mo na ‘to. this is so heartwarming but heartbreaking also
bakla, first to third episode pinaiyak ako if want mo humagulgol, ito na yon. better days kdrama ver emz. mag tatay sila na naglilinis ng gamit ng mga patay. pinaka heartbreaking yung first episode dalawa na agad yung patay tapos tatay nya pa yung isa. ang daming learnings dito, yung clues ng mga patay nakikita nila, kung ano gustong sabihin ng mga patay nakukuha nila parang may mga clues na naiwan sa gamit ng mga patay tapos naiso-solve nila. it somehow amaze me. you must appreciate someone before it's too late talaga. i super duper love the ep 3, as someone na mau soft spot sa mga elderly, this episode literally crushed my heart. imagine, your mom di3d tapos gusto mo lang kunin yung pera nya at pinabayaan mo lang nung nagkasakit, yung perang naiwan pala ng mom mo is pambili nung pinangako nyang suit para sana sayo :( ang sakit lang. itong series ata na to ang pinaka fav ko same with better days eh. i would yap about this all day long. I CAN’T EVEN WATCH THE EP 7 dun banda sa pinag away sila, i just really can’t. parang bumabalik yung sa weak hero class ueueueueueu di ko kaya. EPISODE 10 IS SUPER DUPER HEARTHBREAKING, sakit na ng ulo ko kakaiyak for 50 mins 😭 ang sakit na ewan, if i woke up with a swollen eyes, this is the reason. daming pina-realize sakin nito, huwag talagang mag tanim ng sama ng loob sa isang tao. sa ep 10, yung scene ni lee jehoon tsaka about sa kuya nya. super sakit, hindi na sila nagkita after ilang years, hanggang sa wala na na deds nañang yung kuya nya, tapos every year cinecelebrate bday ni jehoon, sakit. 10 episodes iiyakan mo talaga, GUYS I LOVE THIS SO MUCH, TO WHOEVER MADE THE SCRIPT, THE DIRECTORS AND THE CASTS. GUYS, KUDOS !!! galing grabe, seson 2 please !!! i would yap about this everyday. ito pinakamahabang explanation kasi super duper love the series 💞💞💞

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“Move to Heaven” is not just a drama — it’s an emotional journey through life, death, and everything in between. Every episode feels like a gentle reminder of what it means to live with empathy. The storytelling is quiet yet incredibly powerful; it doesn’t rely on grand gestures or melodrama, but on sincerity and human connection.
Tang Jun-sang delivers an unforgettable performance as Geu-ru, portraying autism with grace and honesty. His eyes alone convey more emotion than words ever could. Lee Je-hoon, as the reluctant guardian, brings raw warmth to his role — flawed, stubborn, but deeply human. Together, they form a bond that evolves beautifully through grief, love, and understanding.
Each story within the show — every “move” — carries a message about forgiveness, dignity, and memory. The pacing is slow but deliberate, allowing you to feel every moment and reflect on your own life.
The cinematography and score are exquisite: soft lighting, delicate framing, and music that lingers long after the credits roll. “Move to Heaven” is a rare drama that heals while it hurts — a quiet masterpiece filled with compassion. Truly unforgettable.

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Some of the best acting ever.

Move To Heaven (2021) is about a cleanup business run by a father and his savant Asperger son, who takes loving care of the last remaining earthly belongings of the deceased. So much loving care is taken with the belongings of the deceased that the work assignment begins and ends with prayer, as the deceased “moves to heaven”. The loving father meets with tragedy and the young brother of the father (and uncle to the mentally challenged but high functioning son) is asked to be a caretaker to the son and help him run the business. This uncle should not be trusted even with a dead dog, let alone a mentally challenged human. However, somehow they need to make this work.

Quote: I can’t believe we’re rummaging through garbage to find garbage.” Reckless young uncle trying to find in the city dump the belongings of the deceased he carelessly threw away.

The young boy knows how to read the life story of the deceased from what others perceive as trash. I can not express how good the young actor who plays the mentally challenged youth is doing in Move To Heaven. Sometimes, you get these performances which are so good (Leo Di Caprio in the American movie ‘What’s Wrong with Gilbert Grapes’) that at no point in time do you see the actor as anything other than mentally challenged. This neat and ordered youth goes up against the abrasive slob from destruction. The drama covers the back story of each deceased character. This drama is so good. (I have a Note To The Sensitive at the end)

Actors Corner


Tang Jun-sang (Racket Boys) as Han Geu-ru just keeps on surprising me with his great performances in his dramas. He is a Baeksang Arts Awards Nominee for Move To Heaven.


Lee Je Hoon (Taxi Driver) as the young uncle Cho Sang-gu. He plays the irresponsible young uncle who only became the guardian of his mentally challenged nephew to get control of the money from his inheritance. There is a great human interest backstory for the uncle. Lee Je Hoon won several Best Actor Awards from various awards shows for his performance in Move to Heaven.


Hong Seung-hee (Navillera) portrays Yoon Na-mu, the best friend and interpreter for Han Geu-ru. She is his defender to the end. Hong Seung-hee gives a great performance.

Move To Heaven won the Asian Academy Creative Awards in 2022 for Best Drama.

Note To The Sensitive

Occasionally, there is amounts of strong cursing from certain guest characters and smoking in the drama. There are occasional boxing scenes. I will try to include Note To The Sensitive to my drama reviews.

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