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...ing

2003·Movie
1h 44min

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Big heart, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Wholesome and moving

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Coming of Age8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The Happiest Time of My Life.

Follows the life of a young woman who has become reserved and indifferent to the world as a result of her chronic illness deformed hand and quietly portrays the unconventional, yet endearing relationship between mother and daughter as well as the development of Min-ah as she is befriended by the high spirited and carefree photographer Young-jae who moves into their apartment complex.
Korean Slice-of-LifeMelancholy DramaComing-of-AgeMother-Daughter BondQuietly MovingResilient SpiritTender RomanceEmotional JourneyCharacter Study

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is ...ing worth watching?

75
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is ...ing?

1 h 44 min

...ing runs 1 h 44 min.

What language is ...ing in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.