Purple Love
Purple Love

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Purple Love

2011
Movie
99 min
Indonesian

A heartbroken man gets a boost of new (but familiar) feelings when his buddies ask a woman who runs a motivational agency to pull him out of a slump.

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: Lee Jang-sooGenres: Romance, Drama

Plot Summary

A beautiful and ambitious woman navigates the complex world of art and relationships. She becomes entangled with two powerful men, a wealthy businessman and a talented artist, leading to a passionate and tumultuous love triangle. Her choices are driven by a desire for success and a yearning for true love, blurring the lines between professional ambition and personal desire.

Critical Reception

Purple Love received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its visual aesthetic and the performances of its lead actors, while others criticized its convoluted plot and melodramatic tone. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the romantic drama elements and others finding it predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its aesthetic presentation and strong lead performances.

  • Criticized for a predictable and overly melodramatic storyline.

  • The film's exploration of ambition and love was deemed by some to be underdeveloped.

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Fun Fact

The film is based on the Japanese novel 'Purple Love' by Kyoichi Katayama, author of the internationally acclaimed 'Socrates in Love'.

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