Happy End
Happy End

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Happy End

2009
Movie
84 min
Dutch

Following 'Leedvermaak' (Schadenfreude) from 1989 and 'Qui vive' from 2001, the trilogy is now complete with 'Happy end'. Frans Weisz directed, Judith Herzberg wrote. A family history in which three generations of a Jewish family each struggle in their own way...

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Ji-seung LeeGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Two women, Kyung-won and Soo-yeon, find themselves entangled in a complex web of love and desire. Kyung-won is married to a man with a mysterious past, while Soo-yeon, a young dancer, harbors feelings for both Kyung-won and her husband. The film explores themes of forbidden love, betrayal, and the consequences of choices made in the pursuit of happiness.

Critical Reception

Happy End (2009) received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its exploration of complex relationships and emotional depth, others found the narrative to be overly melodramatic and predictable. The film generated discussion for its sensitive portrayal of same-sex attraction within a South Korean context.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its emotional resonance and character development.

  • Criticized for its somewhat predictable plot and heavy-handed melodrama.

  • Noted for its exploration of complex relationships and societal taboos.

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Fun Fact

The film tackles themes of homosexuality and adultery, which were relatively taboo subjects in mainstream South Korean cinema at the time of its release.

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