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Deep Dive: The Hospice (2014)

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The Hospice
The documentary focuses on life within a hospice, where patients typically have an average of 21 days left to live. It presents the personal stories of several individuals, including Park Soo-Myeong, a man in his 40s who is a husband and father, and Kim Jung-Ja, a mother of two sons. Their experiences illustrate the emotional and practical preparations for death. Other patients featured include Park Jin-Woo, a former math teacher, and Shin Chang-Yeol, who lived a lonely life. The film captures the interactions among patients and their families, providing insight into their thoughts and feelings as they confront the end of life.

Why Watch

  • Meet Park Soo-Myeong, a husband facing his mortality.
  • Find out how Kim Jung-Ja supports her two sons.
  • See the life of Park Jin-Woo, a former math teacher.

Did You Know

Patients at the hospice have an average remaining time of 21 days.
Park Soo-Myeong is in his 40s and is a husband and father.
Kim Jung-Ja is a mother of two sons.
Park Jin-Woo was a math teacher before coming to the hospice.

Perfect For

End-of-life carePersonal storiesHospice experiences