Life Is Beautiful
Seen it?2022 | 122 min | Music, Drama, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for people who'll be humming afterwards and anyone in the mood for a love story. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. Same wavelength as Dreamgirls or A Hard Day's Night.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 2 hr 2 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Suddenly learning she is terminally ill, Se-yeon asks her husband, Jin-bong the absurd task of helping her find her first love, and he unwillingly joins her search. Along their journey, Se-yeon and Jin-bong are reminded of the most glittering, beautiful moments of their lives.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
5 wins and 11 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
Save the Last Dance Weeknight WatchAnother musical drama, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Star!
Sunday Safe BetAnother musical drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Dreamgirls
Saturday SpecialAnother musical drama, and a Saturday Special.
A Hard Day's Night
Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed musical music film.
I Still Believe Sunday Safe BetAnother music film, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Choi Kook-hee
- Ryu Seung-ryongKang Jin-bong
- Yum Jung-ahOh Se-yeon
- Park Se-wanYoung Oh Se-yeon
- Ong Seong-wuPark Jeong-woo
- Shim Dal-giHyun-jeong
- Ha Hyun-sangKang Seo-jin
- Kim Da-inKang Ye-jin
- Park Young-kyuJin-bong's Father
- Kim Hye-okJin-bong's Mother
- Jeon Moo-songMr. Choi