A Thousand Kisses
A Thousand Kisses

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A Thousand Kisses

2012
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Korean

A drama that deals with the age differences in relationships. Woo Joo Young and Jang Woo Bin explore the older woman-younger man relationship whereas Jang Woo Jin and Joo Young's younger sister, Joo Mi, deal with the huge age gap between them.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Choi Ji-youngGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A middle-aged convenience store worker, who dreams of becoming a writer, falls in love with a younger man. Their relationship faces societal judgment and personal challenges as they navigate their age difference and differing life experiences. The story explores themes of love, aging, and the pursuit of happiness against conventional expectations.

Critical Reception

A Thousand Kisses received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for the performances of its lead actors, especially Seo Young-hee. Critics often highlighted the drama's sensitive portrayal of mature romance and its exploration of societal views on age-gap relationships. However, some found the pacing inconsistent or the plot developments predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sensitive portrayal of a mature, unconventional romance.

  • Seo Young-hee's performance as the lead is frequently cited as a standout.

  • Explores societal prejudice against age-gap relationships with emotional depth.

Google audience: Audience reviews are generally positive, with many appreciating the film's emotional depth and the strong chemistry between the leads. Viewers often connected with the relatable struggles of the main characters and the film's honest depiction of love beyond societal norms. Some found the narrative emotionally taxing at times.

Fun Fact

Seo Young-hee, who plays the protagonist, is known for her versatile roles in both independent and mainstream South Korean cinema, often taking on complex and grounded characters.

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