The Last Dance (2024)

Both movies the main leads in financial trouble/difficulty, they started the job learning from an old master, they ended up really good at it, they eventually passionate in caring for the family, they good at keeping the deceased with dignity. Bring closure to the family. The Japanese one has nicer music, the HK one more rough

Both movies involve cleaning after death. Not exactly the same. The Korean one involved thriller genre, but both male lead got into this business because they were very poor

Both stories involve taking care of the death and the family. Each has their story. How sensitive the death one, care for the spirit, soul and the body, bring closure to the living family

If you're interested in rituals related to the afterlife, but after more adventure and mystery, then check out The Ghost Bride. Slice of life fans will be more at home with The Last Dance.

You'll need a box of tissues for both of these films. They each portray characters dealing with death and coming to terms with their grief via traditional rituals. The Last Dance is more focussed on family dynamics whereas Spirits' Homecoming navigates a political taboo: Korean comfort women.