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Marrying School Girl
The story begins with the tale of a classic Korean story of romance about a princess named Pyun-gang whose husband, On-dal dies. Then we flash forward to a mother who has brought her haunted daughter (also named Pyun-gang) to a psychic, who informs her that her daughter is haunted by the ghost of the princess . He then goes on to say that the girl must marry her On-dal by her 16 birthday and produce a child within a year otherwise she will die. The family treats it skeptically until years later, Pyun-gang has several near-death experiences and is immediately spooked, convinced she is going to die. As luck would have it, soon thereafter, a new transfer student joins Pyun-gang's class. His name is On-dal, and he's intelligent, handsome and rich which really doesn't make the prospect of high school marriage such a tough deal for Pyun-gang, what with her impending death and all.
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Plot Summary
A shy high school student, secretly in love with her teacher, finds herself in a bizarre competition to win his heart. When she discovers that a rival is also pursuing him, she must overcome her inhibitions and resort to extreme measures to capture his attention. This leads to a series of comedic and awkward encounters as she navigates the complexities of young love and high school drama.
Critical Reception
Marrying School Girl was a modest success in Japan, appealing primarily to a younger audience with its lighthearted romantic comedy premise. While it was not a critical darling, it was generally seen as an entertaining, albeit formulaic, teen romance film. Its reception was mixed, with some praising its earnest portrayal of first love and others finding its plot predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its cute lead and lighthearted humor.
Criticized for a predictable plot and lack of originality.
Considered a harmless and fluffy teen romance.
Google audience: Audience reviews are generally positive, highlighting the film's charm and the lead actress's performance. Many viewers found it to be a sweet and amusing film, perfect for a casual watch.
Fun Fact
Haruka Ayase, who plays the lead role, was relatively new to acting at the time of this film's release and would go on to become one of Japan's most popular actresses.
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