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Great Ambition
Min-woo (played by Jeon Yeong-rok), who came to Hong Kong for business, has his bag stolen at the airport. And after the suspicious death of his friend Ho-jin, Min-woo is treated as a mentally ill person and is confined to a hotel. With the help of the branch manager's secretary, Miss Ho, he is confined to the hotel. With the help of the branch manager's secretary, Miss Ho, he challenges the suspicions about Ho-jin's death with the help of a beautiful Chinese woman named Hyang-ri. After Miss Ho is found dead, Min-woo confirms that Hyang-ri's dead lover, James, is the same person as Ho-jin. Min-woo, who was caught by the villain Chen while trying to save Hyang-ri's female soldier and drowned in the sea, is rescued and Ho-jin's body is recovered from the sea. It is finally revealed that CEO Jin was jealous of Ho-jin and Hyang-ri and had Chen kill Ho-jin. He chases CEO Jin as he runs away and destroys him. When Min-woo returns, love with Hyang-ri awaits him.
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Plot Summary
This sweeping television miniseries chronicles the tumultuous lives of a wealthy and powerful family over several decades, focusing on their struggles for control, love, and survival. It delves into the complex relationships, betrayals, and passions that bind and break the family members as they navigate ambition and personal desires against a backdrop of significant historical events.
Critical Reception
While "Great Ambition" aimed for epic storytelling, it received a mixed reception, often criticized for its melodrama and predictable plotlines. However, some critics acknowledged the strong performances and the production's ambitious scope as a compelling, albeit lengthy, family saga.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its grand narrative and emotional depth, though often seen as overly dramatic.
The performances, particularly from the lead actors, were frequently highlighted as a strong point.
Some found the miniseries to be a well-produced, if lengthy, melodrama.
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Fun Fact
The miniseries was filmed on location in various picturesque settings, enhancing its visual appeal and the sense of epic scale.
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