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Saving My Hubby
Geum-soon, once a top-ranked volleyball player, is now a common housewife with a six-month old daughter and a clumsy husband. On the first day her husband goes to work, she spends the day taking care of her little daughter who never stops crying. While Gum-soon is busy cleaning her house upon hearing her parents-in-law are coming on the next day, she gets a phone call from a club that they've arrested her husband for an unpaid bill. Amidst the merciless threatening of the gang in the club, Geum-soon rushes out into the night streets, still carrying her baby on her back. It's past midnight with less than three hours to go before her in-laws arrive. In the seediest part of Seoul, Geum-soon's husband is practically being held for ransom for the alcohol he didn't drink, Geum-soon has no clue where the bar is, two rival gangs are chasing after her, the pot is boiling at home, and her daughter is wailing while Geum-soon is leaping over trash cans in a dark alley.
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Plot Summary
A career-driven woman finds herself in a precarious situation when she discovers her husband is planning to leave her. Determined to save her marriage and her lifestyle, she concocts a plan to expose his infidelity, hoping to make him realize what he's losing. The situation escalates into a series of comedic misunderstandings and attempts to manipulate the outcome.
Critical Reception
Saving My Hubby, also known as "The Steps" or "A Woman's a Plan", received generally negative reviews from critics. While some found the premise to have potential for lighthearted comedy, many criticized the predictable plot, weak character development, and uninspired execution. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with the film failing to make a significant impact.
What Reviewers Say
A formulaic romantic comedy that relies heavily on tired clichés.
Lacks originality and depth in both its storyline and characters.
Offers minimal entertainment value despite its attempts at humor.
Google audience: Audience feedback for "Saving My Hubby" is scarce, but available comments suggest viewers found the film to be a forgettable and uninspired romantic comedy with predictable twists.
Fun Fact
The film was released under several alternative titles in different markets, including 'The Steps' and 'A Woman's a Plan', which may contribute to its lower visibility and varied online presence.
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