My Brilliant Life

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Movie: My Brilliant Life (working English title) / My Palpitating Life (literal title)
Revised romanization: Doogeundoogeun Nae Insaeng
Hangul: 두근두근 내 인생
Director: E J-Yong
Writer: Kim Ae-Ran (novel), E J-Yong, Oh Hyo-Jin, Choi Min-Suk
Producer: Lee Yoo-Jin, Oh Hyo-Jin
Cinematographer: Lee Jae-Hyuk
Release Date: September 3, 2014
Runtime: 117 min.
Genre: Drama / Family / Tearjerker
Production Company: Zip Cinema
Distributor: CJ Entertainment
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

A young couple, both of whom are 17-years-old, learns that they will have a baby. The couple feels uneasy and with their heart beating faster than ever, they wait for the birth of their first child. Finally, they have a beautiful boy. Their baby is named A-Reum and the couple learns that he has Progeria syndrome, a rare genetic defect that will cause their baby to show advanced aging from an early age.

A-Reum grows up to become a 17-year-old boy who likes reading and writing. He has the mind of a 17-year-old, but he looks like a withering old man. He becomes interested in a girl his age.

Notes

Based on novel "Doogeundoogeun Nae Insaeng" by Kim Ae-Ran (published June 20, 2011 by Changbi Publishers, Inc.).
Filming began February 15, 2014 and finished May 5, 2014.

Cast



Gang Dong-Won	Song Hye-Kyo	Jo Sung-Mok
Dae-Soo	Mi-Ra	A-Reum



Baek Il-Seob	Lee Sung-Min	Kim Kap-Soo
Mr. Jang	A-Reum's doctor	Dae-Soo's father

Additional Cast Members:

Heo Joon-Seok - Seung-Chan
Kim So-Jin - Photographer Kim
Cha Eun-Woo - A-Reum (healthy)
Chae Seo-Jin - Lee Seo-Ha
Choi Yoon-Suk - aspiring to be director
Song Ye-Dam - twin brother in pediatric ward
Song Ye-Joon - twin brother in pediatric ward
Lee Sae Ro Mi - praying woman 2
Chae Yoon-Hee - praying woman 3
Han Seung-Hyun - Dae-Soo's junior
Yang Seung-Kul - Mi-Ra's father
Oh Hee-Joon - Mi-Ra's older brother
Kim Tae-Joon - Mi-Ra's older brother
Hwang Man-Ik - radiologist
Choi Seo-Yeon - taxi woman
Lee Na-Hyeon - young female student passenger in taxi
Son Chul-Min - pregnant woman's husband
Hong Ahn-Pyo - researcher
Kim Joon-Bum - optometrist
Kim In-Tae - Elder Mr. Jang
Lee Sang-Hong - coach
Kim Yoon-Hong - judge
Ok Joo-Ri - patient in lounge
Lee Seung-Chan - police officer
Lee Juck - "Hope to Neighbor" TV program narrator
Park Kyung-Geun - taxi company boss
Kang Suk-Won - Taekwondo team coach
Kim A-Ram - female bank employee
Min Ku-Kyung - merchant representative
Tae-Yeon - herself (Girls' Generation/TTS member)
Tiffany - herself (Girls' Generation/TTS member)
Seohyun - herself (Girls' Generation/TTS member)
Kwak Sun-Young

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Film Festivals

2014 (34th) Hawaii International Film Festival - Oct. 30-Nov. 9, 2014 - Spotlight on Korea *Hawaii Premiere
2015 (17th) Udine Far East Film - April 23-May 2, 2015 *European Premiere

Comments

Sandrine Nov 13 2020 7:39 pm Incredible movie - touching, heart-wrenching and raw. As I was watching it, I was reminded of so many essential values that I should keep on carrying on throughout all my life. Filial piety - to be good to your parents whenever you can, before regrets fill you up later in life. Respect - never to make fun of other people, especially mocking their mental or physical condition, which is basically a form of bullying. Everyone's different, living in this world is already tough as it is, so respecting each other is the most basic humane characteristic that we should all behold - how much happier would we feel! Also, compassion and forgiveness, the latter one is especially well highlighted in the scene where KDW meets up with his father years later. The love you receive from your parents should never be forgotten, no matter how hardly, unfairly or badly they could have treated you at some point in your life - often times it's out of care for you.

Kuddos to the screenwriter, director, and the amazing cast. It's a movie of compassion, love and sacrifice. The scenario is well-written, some moments were so funny and cute. I love how KDW reacted to TTS. Taeyeon's wish came true! The story might be painted as a tragedy, nonetheless I consider it a great tribute to all the people suffering from ailments and who fight for their lives with courage and perseverance.

The actors were breathtakingly excellent, and able to portray the transcendent emotions that us watchers felt. I could feel their sadness and sorrow through the screen literally. The young actor playing the ill teenager deserves a standing ovation. KDW is amazing as per usual, I'm on a movie spree of all his works. He never fails to impress me with his talent and versatility. Bless his kind soul and hardworking spirit for giving us such great movies every single year. I'm just very glad I came upon this one. Through this movie, I was able to confirm how good SHK is as an actress, I have seen fewer of her works but I will definitely watch more productions in which she stars in.

All in all, a very beautiful movie, a must-watch! My first comment on Asianwiki and I had to give it here. I had to give a praising comment to honour such a great movie.

Jocelyn Jul 25 2019 10:32 pm My crying emojis showed up on here as question marks - but no question that this was a very good movie. Well acted, beautifully told. Watch with a big box of tissues.

Jocelyn Jul 25 2019 10:29 pm Beautiful story, well acted. Crying my eyes out!

Jocelyn Jul 25 2019 10:28 pm ?????

AJ Jun 20 2019 6:47 pm A brilliant, sweet movie with wonderful actors, especially incredible Jo Sung Mok as the bright and charming boy who suffers with such love and grace. The movie becomes a celebration of him rather than a tragedy.

Nadiah Apr 23 2019 5:29 am The story so sad. I'm crying

Tibong Nov 18 2018 4:53 am So, i'm just watching this movie. It was WOWW.. i really love it, I ship Hye Kyo with Dong Won because of this movie T.T their both so cute together.

hyade20 Sep 23 2018 12:24 am I watched this because I'm a fan of both GDW and SHK. They did not disappoint. Great movie! Very warm and touching. Totally recommended but you should watch this alone unless you wanna be seen ugly crying.

Sensei_R Nov 13 2017 6:29 pm So boys are 17 and magically turn into men at midnight on their 18th birthday.

april Sep 22 2016 4:58 pm Please watch this in your list.very warm movie and you'll love WonKyo.I wish these together in real life.

hatci Sep 22 2016 4:51 pm This is good movie even it is melodrama genre but very fun I super love drama very humanis how to be happy while in hard potition,loved each other,this movie very down to earth.and I learned a lot from this movie.

ais Aug 21 2016 10:56 am Come to watch this movie because someone post KDW and SHK teenager scene. Come to laugh, but leave with puffy eyes.

This movie manage to be funny despite being warm and tear-jerker. Beautifully shot and written with great acting from the cast.

Totally recomended!

Migthy Thor Mar 28 2016 2:25 am it is such a heart warming movie! I can't help but cry and smile (",) dedicated to all the loving parents in the whole world!!!

Annieee Dec 24 2015 12:16 pm I'm shiping them SO HARD OMG WONKYO FTW ♥

Sely Tha Feb 06 2015 11:57 am Just finished watching and really amazed by both kang dong won and the boy acting..course SHG always looks flawless too..get inspiration that we should appreciate our live especially when we're still young and healthy.. Love the director depicts the movie, how the boy is imagined as if he's like other ordnry teen

Kim Kang Min Aug 25 2014 8:37 am I really cannot wait until this movie comes out!!!!!!! Especially KDW is just like a one who cannot compare any of actors that are around world!!!!

Anzu Aug 04 2014 10:05 pm How this story is based on novel of 2011...it's story is similar to movie paa (indian movie) in 2009 which is based on life of Sam Berns.....

Wonkyo Aug 04 2014 8:06 am Omg! MPL is daebak!!!! Goosebumps while watching it Literally tears rolled in my eyes. Brilliant actors +Brilliant Director & writer + Brilliant story = Certified box-office hit plus awards. All the best for MPL. ..Goodluck ! Aja Aja fighting! !!

Sienna Jul 30 2014 11:23 pm Love SHK. I think she's an amazing actress. Whoever her leading man is, I'm for it. They look good together. I can't wait to see this movie! I bet it's going to be a hit!

lia Jul 24 2014 8:20 am Gang Dong Won Fan :)

Misstumbler Jul 17 2014 2:28 am It's been a long time since the last time I saw Kang Dong Won in a movie. I'm glad he's back.

missJoi Jul 11 2014 8:25 pm its like kinda story of..curious case of benjamin button..anyways thats what i think.. well.goodluck!!fighting!!

alina Jun 29 2014 7:08 pm Waiting for the cast who would play A-reum Role..

Meahri Jun 10 2014 11:26 am This is the remake of an Indian movie 'Paa' . It won many awards.

Camille May 25 2014 5:13 am I think this will be an interesting movie! I will wait for this!

Mira Apr 12 2014 4:02 pm Yeah those 3 ladies will appear in MPL for a short time perhaps. In forum thread, someone posted pictures as they are going upstairs in a house along with KDW and some MPL staffs.As far as I know, MPL will wrap up by the end of April and it will be out in theatres on September 08,2014 chuseok day in Korea. This will be worth the wait for sure! KDW - SHK reunion movie will be successful! MPL for the win...Aja Aja Fighting!

Andi Apr 07 2014 4:23 pm Taeyeon,Tiffany, and Seohyun filmed a cameo scene as themselves

이수아 Jan 21 2014 4:08 pm Really sound like Benjamin Button. cliche.

m lee Jan 21 2014 12:11 am I loved these 2 actors. When Song agreed to be in the movie, I was hoping that Kang will act opposite her. And lo behold Kang was in this project. With them as a married couple so young to have a child with a health problem and to endure the grievancs of his early death. OMG I am really looking forward to this movie. Am sure they will have the awards. Their chemistry is brillant and on the contrary the acting is on a different level as ordinary teenage couple with child.

Looking forward to their performances on screen. Would like to meet them in person. Haha

HaneeIsMyName Jan 11 2014 1:50 am OMG..Song Hye Kyo-unnie and Kang Dong Won- oppa will be in the same Movie Can't wait to see it... Fighting Best of Luck to Both of you :D

Nhung Dec 16 2013 10:08 pm Gang Dong Won and Song Hye Kyo are together in this movie. Can't wait!

ellis Dec 16 2013 7:42 pm story sounds interesting almost like a b. button love both actors should be a have to watch

jj Dec 01 2013 8:18 pm Wow, it's the second time they're paired up together. I like kang dongwon - song hyekyo pairing <3 and both of them are in the same agency. I hope they become real life couple

jj Dec 01 2013 8:17 pm Wow, it's the second time they're paired up together. I like kang dongwon - song hyekyo pairing <3

aralee Dec 01 2013 6:35 pm Excited..I think this is their second collabration in movie..firsr is camelia..correct me if I wrong..love them.

Mylanh Dec 01 2013 6:30 pm Omggggg kang dong woonnnnn <3

HyekyoForever Nov 08 2013 1:18 pm I can't wait for this new drama . most beautiful woman on earth ( Sone Hye Kyo ) aja aja fighting :) I want to see her in person but i think it will never happen but i'll always fighting that there's a POSSIBILITY to meet her :)) hye kyo unnie saranghae .

ljcherry Oct 15 2013 4:10 am Wow.....hopejo in sung will have the role as father so that it will become more meaningful....

Carol Oct 01 2013 7:38 pm Another challenging for the most beautiful woman on earth Song Hye-Kyo.Hope this article will push through soon. The story sounds very interesting.Yay Another movie from my ultimate idol Hye-Kyo I look forward to.

yoona Oct 01 2013 12:08 pm it seems just like the movie "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" with brad pitt, coolll!! :p

suju4life Oct 01 2013 3:03 am Awwe sounds like a beautiful story.

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