Her Bucket List
Her Bucket List

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Her Bucket List

2022
Movie
100 min
Korean

Cha Ra-Ri (Kim So-Hye) hears that her boyfriend Im Gun-Hyeong died and she is devastated by that news. She decides to kill herself, but first she wants to complete a bucket list that she wrote with her boyfriend. Around this time, she happens to meet Kang

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users85%
Director: Ethan OrlinskyGenres: Romance, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman, struggling with the loss of her grandmother, discovers a mysterious bucket list that her grandmother never completed. Driven by a desire to connect with her past and find closure, she embarks on a journey to fulfill the items on the list. Along the way, she encounters unexpected challenges, discovers hidden truths about her grandmother's life, and finds herself on a path to self-discovery and new love.

Critical Reception

Her Bucket List received a generally positive reception from critics and audiences alike, praised for its heartfelt story and strong performances, particularly from its lead actress. While some found the plot predictable, the film was largely celebrated for its emotional resonance and uplifting message.

What Reviewers Say

  • A touching and emotional journey of self-discovery.

  • Features a standout performance from its lead actress.

  • A predictable but ultimately satisfying romantic dramedy.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's emotional depth and inspiring narrative. Many viewers connected with the protagonist's journey and found the romance aspect to be sweet and well-executed. Some minor criticisms pointed to a lack of originality in the plot structure.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Ethan Orlinsky, also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from personal family experiences with grief and remembrance.

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