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Closer to Heaven

Closer to Heaven

Her love opens a new world for him.

20095.72h 1m

Overview

A funeral director meets a man who has been battling Lou Gehrig's disease since he was young. The two fall in love and hope for a cure that can keep him alive.

Directed by Park Jin-pyo
Written by Park Jin-pyo, Choi Jung-yol, Choi Won-sub
Produced by Lee Jung-hwan
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Top Cast

Ha Ji-won

Ha Ji-won

Lee Ji-soo

Kim Myung-min

Kim Myung-min

Baek Jong-woo

Nam Neung-mi

Nam Neung-mi

Joo Ok-yeon

Im Ha-ryong

Im Ha-ryong

Park Geun-suk

Shin Shin-ae

Shin Shin-ae

Jin Hee-mo

Lim Jong-yun

Lim Jong-yun

Bae Seok-joong

Lim Hyung-jun

Lim Hyung-jun

Bae Seok-won

Lim Sung-min

Lim Sung-min

Choon-ja

Son Ga-in

Son Ga-in

Seo Jin-hee

Jang Won-young

Jang Won-young

Mr. Choi

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About Closer to Heaven

Closer to Heaven is a drama, romance film released in 2009. Directed by Park Jin-pyo, it stars Ha Ji-won, Kim Myung-min, Nam Neung-mi. A funeral director meets a man who has been battling Lou Gehrig's disease since he was young. The two fall in love and hope for a cure that can keep him alive.

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