Be with You
Be with You

Movie spotlight

Be with You

2018
Movie
132 min
Korean

Along with his young son, Ji-ho, Woo-jin misses his wife Soo-a, who died after promising to return a year later with the rainy season. Miraculously, they reunite with Soo-a when the rainy season comes around, but she has no memory of her husband and son whom she dearly loved.

Insights

IMDb7.0/10
Google Users89%
Director: Lee Jang-hoonGenres: Romance, Drama, Fantasy, Melodrama

Plot Summary

A grieving husband and his young son are visited by the wife and mother who passed away a year prior during the rainy season. Her return is miraculous but temporary, as she can only stay until the season ends. As they relive cherished memories, the husband and son struggle to accept her inevitable departure.

Critical Reception

Be with You (2018) received a generally positive reception from audiences and critics, particularly for its emotional storytelling and performances. While some found the plot predictable, many viewers were moved by its heartfelt exploration of love, loss, and memory.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its touching and emotional narrative that explores themes of love and loss.

  • Appreciated for the strong chemistry between the lead actors and the heartwarming portrayal of family.

  • Some viewers noted a predictable plot but were still captivated by the film's sentimental appeal.

Google audience: Google users largely praised the film for its touching story and emotional impact, with many highlighting the beautiful portrayal of a family's bond and the poignant exploration of memory. While some found elements predictable, the overall sentiment was one of heartfelt appreciation.

Fun Fact

The film is a remake of the 2004 Japanese film of the same name, which was based on a Japanese novel by Takuji Ichikawa.

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My Review

TMDB Reviews

3 reviews
slowedown

slowedown

You experience every emotion while watching this drama. It has many funny moments among the sadness. The funniest scene was when the best friend comes in with the penguin suit and encounters Soo Ah. I watched it 10 times. HILARIOUS. The mo...

ZsazsaFilm

ZsazsaFilm

Korean drama with mass appeal and well shot with brilliant camerawork and lighting. The main characters are visceral and bound to each other. Without each other the world disappears in meaning and nothing is done except search for the meani...

sanasingh

sanasingh

It's a touching love story, made me cry. But this movie though emotional has a feel good element to it. Worth a one time watch.