One Day (2017) Review ~ Healing Through a Spirit Encounter

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“One Day” is a 2017 Korean film, categorized as Fantasy or Supernatural, and free with ads on Tubi TV. Memorable Quote: “The last moment is always more memorable than the first, right?” SUMMARY: After losing his wife, an insurance investigator struggles with grief as he returns to work. Assigned to a case involving a woman left in a coma after a car accident, and he unexpectedly meets her spirit.
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Korean fantasy about grief, and healing. A widower finds solace through a mysterious encounter with the spirit of a comatose woman.

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[DramasOverKimchi]

“One Day” is a 2017 Korean film, categorized as Fantasy or Supernatural, and free with ads on Tubi TV. Memorable Quote: “The last moment is always more memorable than the first, right?” SUMMARY: After losing his wife, an insurance investigator struggles with grief as he returns to work. Assigned to a case involving a woman left in a coma after a car accident, and he unexpectedly meets her spirit.
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Korean fantasy about grief, and healing. A widower finds solace through a mysterious encounter with the spirit of a comatose woman.

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Y’all really out here bringing up “One Day” like it’s not a whole emotional rollercoaster! I mean, a grieving husband meets a spirit? That’s some next-level K-drama fantasy right there. I remember crying my eyes out over this one. The quote you mentioned hits hard—like, it really makes you think about how we cherish those last moments.

But can we talk about the pacing though? Sometimes it felt like it was dragging, and I was like, “Come on, let’s get to the spirit meetings already!” Overall, it’s a solid watch if you’re in the mood for something that’ll tug at your heartstrings. Anyone else feel like they needed a whole box of tissues after this?

 

[FlintTrooper88]

I didn’t quite get the whole spirit-communicating thing in One Day. It’s not the supernatural part that bothered me, but more how the whole “grief healing through a ghost” concept felt a bit forced. I understand Lee Gang-Soo’s grief, but making him the only one who can see the spirit of a woman in a coma felt too contrived for my taste. Maybe it’s just me, but I couldn’t quite connect with the idea that his emotional healing relies on him helping someone else who is also technically dead. Sure, it’s a tearjerker for some, but I’m not sure the premise was strong enough to pull me in emotionally.

 

[DavinaRose]

One Day is all about finding connection in unexpected places. It took me a bit to get into the supernatural aspect, but the way the two leads slowly build a relationship is beautiful. I think the emotional healing was handled really well. Lee Gang-Soo’s grief and the way he opened up to Dan Mi-So’s spirit was so touching. Even though she’s not really alive, she becomes the person who helps him rediscover what it means to live. Their bond really hit me. It’s a reminder that healing can come from the most unexpected sources, and maybe that’s the magic of it.

 

[CorazonZ51]

It’s an interesting narrative, but I feel One Day doesn’t fully live up to its potential. The premise has promise, but the pacing gets a bit slow. There’s a lot of focus on the emotional struggles of both characters, but not enough on the world they’re in. For example, the whole concept of Dan Mi-So’s spirit being stuck and needing Lee Gang-Soo to help her feel alive again, while intriguing, wasn’t fully explored. I think it could have been a stronger movie if it had dug deeper into their individual pasts and motivations. But, if you’re into films about grief and letting go, it could still resonate with you.

 

[HollowDesolation22]

If I’m honest, I wasn’t moved by One Day at all. It’s one of those movies where the more you think about it, the more it doesn’t make sense. Lee Gang-Soo, a grown man, is supposedly healed by a woman who’s been in a coma for months—by a ghost, no less. That just doesn’t sit right with me. The plot feels a little too convenient, and while I get the “healing through connection” theme, it just didn’t feel authentic. Maybe it works for some, but for me, it didn’t hit the emotional mark.

 

[Jae]

The film’s biggest strength is how it tackles grief, but the supernatural angle could have been better explored. I think One Day is a film that requires a lot of suspension of disbelief, and if you can buy into that, it’s an emotional ride. It’s more of a character-driven story, and Kim Nam-Gil as Lee Gang-Soo really shines. His transformation from being emotionally paralyzed to eventually accepting loss is well done. I wish there were more depth to the world they set up, though. I found myself wishing they had added more mystery to the spirit’s journey and the emotional stakes for both characters.

 

[Cherrielarose]

Honestly, I didn’t expect to like One Day as much as I did. At first, the whole ghost thing seemed a little cheesy to me, but it grew on me. The movie does a good job of showing how grief can paralyze someone, and how healing can come from the most unexpected sources. The fact that Lee Gang-Soo helps Dan Mi-So with her final wish despite his own pain was really touching. It’s a sweet and sad

 

[I need a hero]

For me, One Day was a reminder of how we all cope with loss in different ways. Lee Gang-Soo’s journey of learning to live again through helping Dan Mi-So was very relatable. I think the movie does a great job of showing how sometimes, it’s not about having all the answers, but about finding ways to move forward, even when everything feels broken. I loved how the film didn’t shy away from showing how complex grief can be. It’s not a happy movie, but it feels real, and I really appreciated that.