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Watch this for the MDL challenge. It’s an amazing movie about a very resilient teenager and his incredible parents.
Born with a rare genetic disorder, 17-year-old A Reum ages far faster than everyone else. Though he is only a teenager, his body resembles that of an 80-year-old man. Knowing that his time is limited, he prepares a special gift for his young parents, who have raised him with unconditional love.
This time, MDL’s summary truly hits the point, so I won’t add any unnecessary details.
This beautiful movie shows us what unconditional love really means. Ah-reum’s parents, Mi-ra and Dae-su, had him when they were just 17 themselves—teenagers facing an unexpected pregnancy. But instead of walking away, Dae-su stepped up. They got married and built a life together—choosing family from the very beginning, standing together through everything.
Unlike 18 Again, where at one point the father—intentionally or not—blames the mother for “ruining” his life, Dae Su never once blames Mi Ra for her teenage pregnancy. Not even with A Reum’s condition, their family remains grateful—and finds joy in simply being together..
And Ah-reum? He’s not just a sick child in a story. He’s a real teenager—with dreams, humor, and quiet strength. He may carry the body of an elder, but his heart is young. You can see it in his eyes: moments of longing when he watches kids his age play, laugh, and grow. It’s natural to feel jealous. But he never resents his parents. Never causes pain. I really admire his resilience towards what life throws at him.
If you’re looking for a film that reminds you to be grateful—if you want something that touches your heart without manipulation or melodrama—this is a perfect choice. Highly recommend it.
Born with a rare genetic disorder, 17-year-old A Reum ages far faster than everyone else. Though he is only a teenager, his body resembles that of an 80-year-old man. Knowing that his time is limited, he prepares a special gift for his young parents, who have raised him with unconditional love.
This time, MDL’s summary truly hits the point, so I won’t add any unnecessary details.
This beautiful movie shows us what unconditional love really means. Ah-reum’s parents, Mi-ra and Dae-su, had him when they were just 17 themselves—teenagers facing an unexpected pregnancy. But instead of walking away, Dae-su stepped up. They got married and built a life together—choosing family from the very beginning, standing together through everything.
Unlike 18 Again, where at one point the father—intentionally or not—blames the mother for “ruining” his life, Dae Su never once blames Mi Ra for her teenage pregnancy. Not even with A Reum’s condition, their family remains grateful—and finds joy in simply being together..
And Ah-reum? He’s not just a sick child in a story. He’s a real teenager—with dreams, humor, and quiet strength. He may carry the body of an elder, but his heart is young. You can see it in his eyes: moments of longing when he watches kids his age play, laugh, and grow. It’s natural to feel jealous. But he never resents his parents. Never causes pain. I really admire his resilience towards what life throws at him.
If you’re looking for a film that reminds you to be grateful—if you want something that touches your heart without manipulation or melodrama—this is a perfect choice. Highly recommend it.
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