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Hole-in-law movie

🎬 Title: Hole-in-law / 구멍동서

My desires clash with friendship!

Story: This film presents an anthology centered around a man’s struggle with jealousy as he grapples with the reality of his significant other’s affair. In the first segment, during a gathering hosted by Jae-hoon, filmmaker Sang-min encounters Hye-jin. Captivated by her, he ends up spending the night with her after complimenting her work. The following morning, Hye-jin’s friend Mina had to leave early for her job, leading Jae-hoon and Sang-min to find themselves in an awkward yet intriguing 2-to-1 situation while watching a movie in Hye-jin’s bed. The second segment features Sang-min reuniting with old schoolmate Ji-eun at a club. As his foreign friend James expresses interest in her, Sang-min unexpectedly becomes drawn to Ji-eun. That night reveals Ji-eun’s entanglement with James, prompting Sang-min to visit her home, stirred by emotions of love, anger, and jealousy, ultimately confessing his feelings.

⭐ Rating: 5.5 (12 votes)

📅 Release date: July 6, 2020

⏱️ Runtime: 1 hour 35 minutes

🎭 Genres: Romance

🎬 Director: Lee Sang-soo

🌍 Countries: South Korea

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👥 Cast: Seung Ha, Han Yi-seul, Min Do-yoon, Kang Min-woo, Alex-I

Editor’s Note: “Hole-in-law” (2020) is a pure romance film, enriched with personal elements. Directed by Lee Sang-soo, it maintains a steady pace and a vivid sense of setting. The performances by Seung Ha, Han Yi-seul, and Min Do-yoon are sincere and subtle. Running for 1 hour and 35 minutes, the film unfolds at a measured tempo, ensuring that no scene feels prolonged. While reception has been varied, it’s best approached for its atmospheric qualities. Its tagline—“My desires clash with friendship!”—captures its essence effectively. If this concept resonates with you, consider adding it to your watchlist.

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