Heaven's Postman
Heaven's Postman

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Heaven's Postman

2009
Movie
108 min
Korean

Jae-jun delivers letters to heaven from those who can't get over the loss of their loved ones. One day Ha-na, who writes to her late boyfriend, discovers Jae-jun's secret identity. He offers her a part-time job assisting him, and they set off on a 14-day journey.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Kwon Jong-kwanGenres: Romance, Fantasy, Drama

Plot Summary

A woman who can see the dead receives letters from them to deliver to the living. She encounters a man who is grieving the loss of his girlfriend and is struggling to move on. As she helps him fulfill his girlfriend's last wishes, they begin to fall in love.

Critical Reception

Heaven's Postman received a mixed to positive reception, with praise directed towards its emotional storyline and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Han Hyo-joo. However, some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the fantasy elements to be unevenly balanced with the dramatic aspects.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its touching and emotional narrative.

  • Han Hyo-joo's performance was highlighted as a strong point.

  • Some found the pacing and plot development to be a bit slow.

Google audience: Audience reviews often noted the film's sentimental and melancholic tone, appreciating the romantic storyline and the exploration of grief and letting go. Some viewers found it to be a tearjerker that resonated with their own experiences of loss.

Fun Fact

This film was originally intended to be a short drama for a special SBS project called 'Telecinema 7', which aimed to combine the talents of Korean and Japanese film industries. It was later expanded into a feature film.

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