The Drop Box

This is a disturbing movie, a movie about people bucking the trend in attempting to live with deep humanity in a day horribly lacking in humanness. The premise, shown far more than spoken, is that as people and their nations world around seem to be fascinated with an expanding culture of death... irrationally; really, fascination and fixation on destruction and death? However it is reality and it is almost to a point an historically educated person might recognize as worship. As this is taking place, its reality is demonstrated in the devaluation of life, shown in this movie, by the increasing mistreatment of the most helpless in our cultures and societies. This movie, a true story, is about some who have rejected religion (in my opinion always a creation of men) because they are responding to an admittedly subjective, though nonetheless real, experience of having been, they say, personally called out, touched, and living being changed in nature by the real and Living Jesus. Some of these "called-out ones" are standing against the lemming-like flow toward depravity and death by giving up their security and social acceptance and allowing their comfort, energy and resources to be spent doing all they can to help provide good lives for, giving respect and care for the dignity of those weakest members of humanity. The story clearly shows the, should be expected, reaction of those in the surrounding cultures aware enough to realize their self-centered, self-serving, inhumanity is being brought into clear view of anyone with eyes to see.

This true story of a quiet, tenderhearted, and courageous couple who rescue abandoned babies in Seoul, South Korea will make you stand up and shout. Poignant, heartbreaking, and inspiring, the Drop Box is my favorite movie of the year. I recommend it to adults and kids 10 and up who desire to look around their own neighborhoods and towns and figure out what they can do to make a difference. The story of how the couple fell in love and found their calling is creatively and sometimes humorously told with both real-life footage and animation. My favorite parts are the ones when their adopted Drop Box son describes how he overcame the prejudice of his classmates and won their admiration as well as their votes in the race for class president. The real kicker is when this 10 or 11 year-old tells the movie audience how he wants to take over his parents' work when they are no longer able. Hugely humbling and highly, highly recommended.

The Drop Box is a story that shows that children, no matter their appearance, disorder, disability or reason they were conceived, have worth and a purpose. Mr. Lee is full of compassion, passion, and determination. He is a man that understands that life is not all about himself. He sacrifices a life of luxury and ease by caring for unwanted children. I'm thankful he is making a difference and statement by his selfless heart of loving these babies and children especially in his culture. I admire him and am inspired by the movie. In fact, after watching the film, it made me want to create a Drop Box and spread the word so that babies lives can be saved. The movie was so good that I wanted to see even more of the footage that was shot during the filming. The only part that I didn't care for were the extras at the end of the interviews; they seemed very rehearsed--they could have done a better job on that part. The rest was outstanding!

This movie is about LOVE... Unimaginable and unequivocal, beautiful and brutal, conquer all...LOVE!!! This documentary is strangely a first of it's kind. The only thing the production of this movie lacks is an audible translation of the Korean dialogue. Without it you lose focus on the movie because you're either missing the captioned words that zing by or, in my opinion, you miss some of the intended impact of the video record this documentary is presenting. I had to rewind a few times to capture what missed visually; but regardless this movie is a must see! Not an easy movie to sit through at all, and it will make you cry, squirm, laugh, and cry some more; but for any human being that's ever asked "what is love?", there is no better answer to that than what you will witness in The Drop Box. (1John 4:16)

I had wanted to see this ever since it first came out. I loved it, but I was a little disappointed. I did not feel it told the story very sequentially and I would have preferred voice overs in English instead of subtitles. It was hard to read the subtitles and pay attention to the pictures at the same time. Sometimes the subtitles moved too fast, too. I had to go back several times. I am not sure, had I not known the basic premise of the story, if it would have made much sense to me.I do recommend the companion book by the director Brain Ivie. It does not really tell how the movie was made, it tells about Brian's conversion as a result of making it. Read the book first. It makes the movie make more sense.

Wonderful Documentary. The call on on the Pastor and his wife's lives can be felt by the sincerity of their actions. This movie inspires the viewer to not only recognize a problem but take actions to contribute to the solution. The film also shows how the children are inspired by their parent's work and have worked hard to overcome their own challenges. The film does show the difficult schedule and many duties that are needed to take proper care of the disabled children (feeding tubes and other medical care). It also shows the toll of the workload from raising 15 children. I watched in awe as the pastor though exhausted handled all situations with grace. I am so happy I saw this film.

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Amazing documentary. Very moving. Pastor Lee is a shining example of how people of faith must take action in this spiritually dark world. You've heard the old saying, "You can't change the world, but you can change the world of one person" ? Pastor Lee is changing the lives of hundreds of newborn babies. Simply amazing.I am a documentary addict and this is among the top documentaries I have ever seen. Don't forget to watch the extras as well.

I'm going to start with this: even if you are not a Christian or think that anything to do with God or religion is useless, pointless, this film transcends all of that. This film is about people helping helpless people. The reason for them doing these things is powerful and will change you, maybe even call you to action.Don't let your own preconceptions prevent you from knowing what happens in Seoul South Korea.When you read the word Pastor you think, perhaps, of a stoic person raised on hymns by pious parents. In a lot of cases you'd be right, but not with Pastor Lee Jong-rak. He was an umemployed, violent, drunk who was rescued by Jesus. Now this man, once violent, once drunk, once carousing and partying, is a man of love and kindness and patience.He demonstrates the love of Christ every single day by caring for people, children, who can not care for themselves. What he does is beyond reason, beyond what any "sensible" person would do. He puts his own health at risk, he puts himself aside and patiently, lovingly cares for these children who were thrown away by their birth parents. I can't emphasize this enough, this man walks with God. He demonstrates how God cares for us here, now, in the flesh.This documentary is one of humanity, with God. Through tragedy, triumph, hope, loss, trial after trial after trial, violence, callousness, desperation, despair, love overcomes it all.I don't know what else to say.This film needs to come with a box of tissues. You will cry...then rewind to read the sub-titles...Why are you still reading this? Go buy the film!

Amazing true story. Awesome people . Food for thought.Great movie to pass around to friends.

This wonderful true story reminds us that ALL life is precious and these two dear people devoted their lives to saving babies who were not wanted or could not be kept without severe repercussions to the mother. We have three drop boxes called Angel Cradles in Canada...only three. We could learn so much by following the footsteps of this faithful couple.

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Inspiring true story of a man who gives his all for others. It is a reminder that it is possible to "lose our life and find it" instead of trying to "keep our life to lose it."