When was Decision to Leave released in the Philippines?

Decision to Leave is listed with a theatrical release in the Philippines on September 21, 2022. Its world release was June 29, 2022.

Where can I watch Decision to Leave in the Philippines?

It is listed as streaming on Netflix in the Philippines. Streaming catalogues can change, so check the app for current availability.

Who is in the cast of Decision to Leave?

Tang Wei plays Song Seo-rae and Park Hae-il plays Detective Jang Hae-joon. They are joined by Lee Jung-hyun, Go Kyung-pyo, Park Yong-woo, Kim Shin-young, Yoo Seung-mok, Jung Yi-seo, Jung Young-sook and Lee Hak-ju.

What is the plot of Decision to Leave?

A detective in Busan investigates a man's fatal fall from a mountain and begins to suspect the man's widow, a Chinese woman living in Korea. As the case goes on, he becomes increasingly drawn to her.

How long is Decision to Leave?

The runtime is 139 minutes, or about 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Decision to Leave (2022): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch PH

Decision to Leave plot: what the story is about (no spoilers)

A climber is found dead at the foot of a mountain near Busan, and the case lands on the desk of Jang Hae-joon (Park Hae-il). He is a meticulous detective who sleeps badly and works long stakeouts. Was it an accident, or something more deliberate? His attention soon settles on the dead man’s widow, Song Seo-rae (Tang Wei). She is a Chinese woman living in South Korea, and her calm reaction to the news sets her apart from a typical grieving spouse.

As Hae-joon questions and watches her, the investigation becomes more personal. Seo-rae’s Korean is limited, so their conversations pass through translation apps, phone messages and audio recordings, and every word can carry a second meaning. The detective finds himself drawn to the very person he is supposed to be scrutinising, and the line between suspicion and attraction begins to blur.

Set between the mountains and the sea, Decision to Leave is part police procedural and part forbidden love story. It asks how well you can really know someone you are trained to doubt.

Decision to Leave — Mood illustration, not a still from the film — Mood illustration, not a still from the film

Review guide: what makes Decision to Leave notable

Director: Park Chan-wook directed the film and co-wrote it with Chung Seo-kyung.
Cast: Tang Wei plays Song Seo-rae and Park Hae-il plays Detective Jang Hae-joon. The supporting cast includes Lee Jung-hyun as Jeong-ahn, Go Kyung-pyo as Soo-wan, Park Yong-woo as Lim Ho-shin, Kim Shin-young as Yeon-su, Yoo Seung-mok as Ki Do-soo, Jung Yi-seo as Mi-ji, Jung Young-sook as Monday Granny and Lee Hak-ju as Lee Ji-goo.
Genre blend: The film mixes thriller, mystery and romance. It is built on a murder investigation, but much of its tension comes from the relationship between the detective and his suspect.
Language as a story element: Dialogue moves between Korean, Mandarin and English. The language barrier between the two leads is part of the plot, not just background detail.
Origin: It is a South Korean production from Moho Film and CJ ENM / CJ Entertainment. The original title is 헤어질 결심.
Tagline: “The closer you look, the harder you fall.”
Runtime: 139 minutes (about 2 hours and 19 minutes).

Who will enjoy Decision to Leave

K-drama and Korean film fans looking for something slower and more adult than a typical romance
Viewers who enjoy detective stories and police procedurals with a psychological edge
Fans of Park Chan-wook’s films, or of Tang Wei and Park Hae-il
Anyone drawn to forbidden-love stories where nothing is quite what it seems
Viewers comfortable with subtitles and multilingual dialogue

Release date in the Philippines and where to watch

Decision to Leave had its world release on June 29, 2022. In the Philippines, it is listed with a theatrical release on September 21, 2022. A local age classification is not yet listed in TMDB/JustWatch data as of October 24, 2026.

Where to watch in the Philippines: The film is listed as streaming on Netflix in the Philippines. Availability can change, so check the Netflix app before planning a movie night. A trailer is available.

Trailer

Cast

Tang Weias Song Seo-rae
Park Hae-ilas Jang Hae-joon
Lee Jung-hyunas Jeong-ahnSee credits →
Go Kyung-pyoas Soo-wan
Park Yong-wooas Lim Ho-shin
Kim Shin-youngas Yeon-su
Yoo Seung-mokas Ki Do-sooSee credits →
Jung Yi-seoas Mi-jiSee credits →

Photo: TMDB

FAQ

When was Decision to Leave released in the Philippines?: Decision to Leave is listed with a theatrical release in the Philippines on September 21, 2022. Its world release was June 29, 2022.
Where can I watch Decision to Leave in the Philippines?: It is listed as streaming on Netflix in the Philippines. Streaming catalogues can change, so check the app for current availability.
Who is in the cast of Decision to Leave?: Tang Wei plays Song Seo-rae and Park Hae-il plays Detective Jang Hae-joon. They are joined by Lee Jung-hyun, Go Kyung-pyo, Park Yong-woo, Kim Shin-young, Yoo Seung-mok, Jung Yi-seo, Jung Young-sook and Lee Hak-ju.
What is the plot of Decision to Leave?: A detective in Busan investigates a man's fatal fall from a mountain and begins to suspect the man's widow, a Chinese woman living in Korea. As the case goes on, he becomes increasingly drawn to her.
How long is Decision to Leave?: The runtime is 139 minutes, or about 2 hours and 19 minutes.

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