Like a Marriage
Like a Marriage

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Like a Marriage

2021
Movie
30 min
Cantonese

Gay partners Chan Yui and Ka Wing are happily in love, until Chan Yui enters a marriage of convenience with his lesbian friend Fung Ming to appease his parents. Under great pressure, Ka Wing is forced to accept this sham marriage but can things ever go back to normal?

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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users75%
Director: Max WinklerGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A struggling artist discovers her husband is having an affair with her own sister, leading to a chaotic and comedic unraveling of her life and relationships. She then finds herself drawn into a new, unexpected romance.

Critical Reception

Like a Marriage received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its comedic elements and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Kaitlin Olson. Some reviewers found the plot predictable or underdeveloped, but generally, it was seen as an entertaining if somewhat conventional romantic comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its humor and lead performance.

  • Felt somewhat predictable and formulaic.

  • Offers a charming, if not groundbreaking, romantic comedy experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's humor and Kaitlin Olson's comedic timing. Many found it to be a light and enjoyable watch, though some wished for more originality in the plot.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'Big Happy Family' before being changed to 'Like a Marriage'.

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