Decision to Leave (2022)
A detective falls for a mysterious widow, ensnared in a web of desire and a suspenseful investigation.
From a mountain peak in South Korea, a man plummets to his death. Did he jump, or was he pushed? When detective Hae-joon arrives on the scene, he begins to suspect the dead man’s wife Seo-rae. But as he digs deeper into the investigation, he finds himself trapped in a web of deception and desire.
How intense is Decision to Leave?
Decision to Leave is not scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip.
What Decision to Leave feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulromanticatmosphericmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Decision to Leave
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Decision to Leave for you?
Is Decision to Leave scary?
No. Decision to Leave is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Decision to Leave gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Decision to Leave sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
How long is Decision to Leave?
Decision to Leave runs 2h 19m.
Where can I stream Decision to Leave?
Decision to Leave is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Decision to Leave have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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