No Gain No Love
No Gain No Love

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No Gain No Love

2024
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Korean

Son Hae-yeong seeks out a fake wedding with her neighbourhood convenience store employee, Kim Ji-uk, to avoid missing out on a promotion.

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: Alex WolfGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A driven young entrepreneur risks everything, including his relationships and sanity, to achieve massive success in the cutthroat world of Silicon Valley. As he climbs the ladder, he uncovers dark secrets and ethical compromises that force him to question the true cost of his ambition.

Critical Reception

The film has garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its suspenseful narrative and strong central performance, while some found the pacing uneven and certain plot elements predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and exploration of ambition's dark side.

  • Applauded for a compelling lead performance that anchors the film.

  • Some critics found the thriller elements occasionally derivative or the ending unsatisfying.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's gripping story and the protagonist's intense journey. Many viewers found it to be a thought-provoking look at the pressures of success, though a minority felt it could have been more original.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Independent Feature at the Austin Film Festival.

Fun Fact

Director Alex Wolf also stars as the lead character, a rare dual role that was highly praised by critics for its intensity.

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