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A Love to Hide
A young Jewish girl, Sara, is looking to escape the clutches of the Third Reich after seeing her parents and sister brutally slain by a smuggler who betrayed them while attempting to escape to England. Terrified, she is sheltered by her childhood friend Jean, a homosexual in a clandestine relationship with his lover Philippe.
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Plot Summary
A talented but lonely singer, Min-hee, has to pretend to be a deaf-mute to avoid her past. She falls in love with a kind police officer, Chul-soo, who is unaware of her true identity. Their forbidden love faces numerous challenges as Min-hee struggles to keep her secret while trying to protect Chul-soo from the dangers associated with her past.
Critical Reception
A Love to Hide was a significant box office success in South Korea, resonating with audiences for its tragic love story and emotional performances. While praised for its acting and melodrama, some critics found the plot predictable and overly sentimental.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for the emotional performances of the lead actors, particularly Choi Ji-woo.
The film's melodramatic tone and tragic storyline struck a chord with many viewers.
Some critics noted the plot felt somewhat conventional for the genre.
Google audience: Audience reception in South Korea was largely positive, with many viewers appreciating the film's ability to evoke strong emotions and its focus on a deeply moving, albeit tragic, romance.
Fun Fact
The film was a major commercial success in South Korea, topping the box office upon its release and contributing to the popularity of its lead actors.
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