We all need a good cry every now and then. Whether it’s from being overstressed, lack of quality sleep, or just everyday chaos, crying can be a great stress reliever.
So grab your box of tissues and get ready to have your emotional heartstrings tugged with these five sob worthy Korean movies.
Which one is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below!
1. Miracle In Cell No. 7
What’s It About: Based on a true story, it tells the story of Yong Gu and his six-year-old daughter, Ye-Seung. He suffers from a neurological condition that gives him the mental ability of a six-year-old. One day while at the store to buy a backpack for his daughter, Yong Gu gets into a tiff with police officers. While outside of the store, he witnesses a terrible accident and gets blames for it. While in jail, the prisoners doesn’t want to be around him believing that he is a murderer until one night he saves the life of a powerful gang leader. After winning them over, the inmates plot to help Yong Gu reunite with his daughter.
Starring: Ryu Seung-Ryong, Park Shin-Hye, Kal So-Won
Where To Watch: Rakuten Viki, Tubi, Amazon Prime Video
Watch The Trailer Here:
2. Han Gong-Ju
What’s It About: Han Gong-Ju is being transferred to a new school. She tells the adults that she is standing in front of, that she did nothing wrong. Han Gong-Ju is going to a former teacher’s house that is owned by his mother. A police investigation has started back in her old hometown. Will Han Gong-Ju be able to clear her name and escape from her past?
Starring: Chun Woo-Hee, Jung In-Sun, Yeong-Ran Lee
Where To Watch: Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies & TV, YouTube
Watch The Trailer Here:
3. House Of Hummingbird
What’s It About: 1994 Seoul, Eun-Hee is just an average 14-year-old girl. She spends her days between school and home. Her father typically ignores her in favor of her older brother, who abuses her mentally and physically. Eun Hee often finds comfort in her friends but that isn’t until she meets her new tutor, Young Ji, that she finds real comfort and support. Eun Hee begins to realize there is a world of people that will appreciate her and her gifts. She soon begins to have something she’s never had before: hope.
Starring: Park Ji-Hoo, Saebyuk Kim, Seol Hye-In
Where To Watch: Rakuten Viki, Amazon Prime Video, Pluto TV
Watch The Trailer Here:
4. A Brand New Life
What’s It About: Jin-Hee is 9-years-old. Her father has recently gotten remarried. One day, he buys her new clothes and a cake, making her believe she is going on a trip, but in reality Jin-Hee’s father is dropping her off at an orphanage. While at the orphange, Jin-Hee tries to come to terms with her abandonment by her father and the struggle with the other kids. In the meantime, Jin-Hee gets adopted by French parents. She continually holds out hope that her father will return for her.
Starring: Kim Sae-Ron, Go Ah-Sung, Park Myung-Shin
Where To Watch: Tubi, Amazon Prime Video
Watch The Trailer Here:
5. My Little Baby, Jaya
What’s It About: Won-Sool has cerebal palsy. His daughter, Jaya, is his pride and joy. While at school, Jaya is continually getting bullied by her classmates. Won-Sool finds out one night, that something terrible has happened to his daughter, and his world is completely shattered. Feeling helpless and let down by society, Won-Sool decides to take revenge on the ones that hurt his Jaya.
Starring: Oh Ye-Seol, Kim Jeong-Kyoon, Yoon Ra-Yeong
Where To Watch: Amazon Prime Video
Watch The Trailer Here: (Only Available In Korean)
