SEOUL, KOREA — Global streaming platform, Netflix, earlier this month, confirmed the casting of Ji Jin-hee, Lee Jae-wook and Hong Seung-hee for its upcoming Korean original series Move to Heaven, joining lead stars Lee Je-hoon and Tang Jun-sang with acclaimed Seoul-based filmmaker Kim Sung-ho at the helm.
Inspired by a nonfiction essay entitled “Things Left Behind”, by Kim Sae-byul, about a former “trauma cleaner,”Move to Heaven follows the story of Geu-ru, a young man with Asperger’s syndrome, and Sang-gu, who suddenly finds himself as Geu-ru’s guardian. The two work together, clearing out the possessions of the deceased and uncovering the many stories that have been left behind.
Famed actor, Ji Jin-hee (Designated Survivor: 60 Days, Misty) makes a special appearance as Geu-ru’s father Jeong-u. a kind and affectionate man who operates Move to Heaven, a disposal service for the personal belongings of the deceased, and designates his younger brother Sang-gu as Geu-ru’s guardian.
Lee Jae-wook (When the Weather Is Fine, Extraordinary You, Search WWW), also makes a special appearance as Su-cheol, who had been involved with Sang-gu being sent to prison, which will pique viewers’ curiosity not only for more insight into Sang-gu’s past but also about Move to Heaven in general.
Hong Seung-hee (Who Kissed Me?, I Wanna Hear Your Song, Memorist) then plays Na-mu, a key character alongside Geu-ru and Sang-gu. She lives next door to Geu-ru and considers him as family and is protective of him.
Move to Heaven is written by Yoon Ji-ryun behind Korean series Boys Over Flowers and Angel Eyes, and will be released globally exclusively on Netflix.