Move to Heaven (South Korean Television Series)

Move to Heaven is a South Korean television series released on Netflix in 2021. Directed by Kim Sung-Ho and written by Yoon Ji-Ryeon, the drama consists of 10 episodes. The narrative centers on the operations of a trauma cleaning business and the personal growth of its protagonists.

Plot and Premise

The story follows Han Geu-Ru, a young man with Asperger syndrome who works for his father’s business, "Move to Heaven." The company specializes in trauma cleaning, a service that involves organizing and disposing of the belongings left behind by the deceased. Following the death of his father, Geu-Ru is joined by his estranged uncle, Cho Sang-Gu. Sang-Gu, a former underground martial artist with a history of legal trouble, becomes Geu-Ru's guardian, and the two continue to operate the business together.

Inspiration

The series is inspired by the nonfiction essay Ddeonan Hooe Namgyeojin Geotdeul (Things Left Behind) by Kim Shae-Byeol, published in 2015. Kim Shae-Byeol is recognized as the first professional trauma cleaner in South Korea, and his experiences provided the foundation for the show's depiction of the profession.

Cast

• Lee Je-Hoon as Cho Sang-Gu
• Tang Joon-Sang as Han Geu-Ru
• Hong Seung-Hee as Yoon Na-Mu
• Ji Jin-Hee as Han Jeong-U