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Dear Heaven
Ji Young Sun, when she was very young, gave away her daughter Lee Ja Kyung after giving birth. She later remarries and creates a new family, but soon after, her husband dies leaving her behind with her stepson Gu Wang Mo and daughter Gu Seul Ah. Lee Ja Kyung now grown, after being orphaned once again as a child by the passing of her foster parents, lives a life of loneliness and lack of love. Her birth mother Young Sun comes to find her, but in order to keep her daughter Ja Kyung by her side, tries to match her up with her stepson.
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Plot Summary
A young orphan boy named Kim Du-han grows up on the streets of 1950s Seoul, navigating the harsh realities of post-war poverty and gang violence. He becomes a formidable fighter and eventually rises to become a powerful leader in the city's criminal underworld. The film chronicles his journey from a vulnerable child to a respected, albeit feared, figure in Korean society, dealing with loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for survival.
Critical Reception
Dear Heaven was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its intense action sequences, strong performances, and compelling narrative. While some found the plot to be somewhat formulaic, the film's gritty depiction of post-war Seoul and its exploration of themes like honor and violence resonated well with audiences and critics alike. It is considered a significant entry in the Korean crime film genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its brutal and well-choreographed fight scenes.
Lauded for its gritty and authentic portrayal of 1950s Seoul.
The film's narrative, while familiar in genre, is elevated by strong character development and performances.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on a popular South Korean comic book series written by Lee Hyun-se, which also inspired a TV drama.
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