Secret: A Wife's Man
Secret: A Wife's Man

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Secret: A Wife's Man

2016
Movie
86 min
Korean

Nam-soo spends a happy new day by marrying his wife, Ji-yun, who fell in love at first sight. Nam-soo, who can't take her eyes off her lovely Ji-yoon, whispers happy love every night. Meanwhile, Nam-soo is embarrassed by the sudden visit of his father, but Ji-yun is greeted like a daughter. Nam-soo, who is saddened by his wife who cares for her father more than herself, tries to understand her actions to feel affection from her father as she hears of Jiyun's unfortunate childhood when she grew up without a father. However, they seem to be so affectionate that they start to doubt the relationship between the two, and as time goes by, the anxiety runs into an irreversible state...

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: John ConwayGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A seemingly perfect marriage begins to unravel when the wife discovers a dark secret about her husband's past. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a web of deceit that threatens not only their relationship but her own life. The truth forces her to confront the man she thought she knew and make a choice that could have devastating consequences.

Critical Reception

Reviews for 'Secret: A Wife's Man' were generally mixed, with many critics pointing to a predictable plot. However, some praised the performances of the lead actors and the film's suspenseful moments. Audiences seemed to find it an engaging, albeit formulaic, thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Pacing issues and a formulaic narrative often detract from the film's potential.

  • The performances, particularly from the lead actress, provide some emotional weight.

  • Offers suspense but ultimately falls into predictable thriller tropes.

Google audience: Audience feedback on Google is limited, but available comments suggest viewers found the film to be a moderately entertaining thriller with a predictable storyline. Some appreciated the tension, while others felt it lacked originality.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around a relatively small town, utilizing local community members as extras to help keep production costs down.

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