An Affair - Two Sisters
An Affair - Two Sisters

An Affair - Two Sisters

2017Movie72 minKorean

Two beautiful sisters run a cabin in the mountains that is well-known to men as a place of affection. An unknown man near the cabin watches them closely.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Han-kyu ChoGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A married man, Min-jae, finds himself drawn into a passionate affair with a younger woman, Se-yeon. As their relationship deepens, it becomes entangled with the complex dynamics of Min-jae's family, particularly his wife and her sister. The film explores themes of desire, betrayal, and the consequences of choices made within intricate personal relationships.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, often criticized for its melodramatic plot and perceived predictability. While some acknowledged the performances, the overall narrative and pacing were frequently cited as weaknesses. Audiences had a similarly divided response, with some finding the emotional drama compelling and others deeming it overly contrived.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a predictable and often melodramatic storyline.
  • Performances are generally competent but unable to elevate the weak script.
  • Pacing issues and a lack of originality hinder the overall viewing experience.

Google audience: Audience reception appears to be mixed, with some viewers finding the dramatic elements engaging while others found the plot to be unoriginal and overly dramatic. Appreciation often centered on the emotional intensity, while criticisms focused on the predictability and conventional nature of the narrative.

Fun Fact

The film's Korean title, 'Geun-nam-ee jip-e sal-a-yo', literally translates to 'My Boyfriend Lives In The House', which is a slightly different, though related, thematic implication to the English title 'An Affair - Two Sisters'.

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