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Melancholia

Original title: Mellangkollia
  • TV Series
  • 2021
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
990
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Melancholia (2021)
Set at a private high school, a beautiful story emerges between mathematics teacher and a genius mathematics student.
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Set at a private high school, a beautiful story emerges between mathematics teacher and a genius mathematics student.Set at a private high school, a beautiful story emerges between mathematics teacher and a genius mathematics student.Set at a private high school, a beautiful story emerges between mathematics teacher and a genius mathematics student.

  • Stars
    • Lim Soo-jung
    • Lee Do-hyun
    • Woo Da-Vi
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    990
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Lim Soo-jung
      • Lee Do-hyun
      • Woo Da-Vi
    • 19User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Episodes16

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    TopTop-rated1 season2021

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    Lim Soo-jung
    Lim Soo-jung
    • Ji Yoon Soo
    • 2021
    Lee Do-hyun
    Lee Do-hyun
    • Baek Seung Yoo
    • 2021
    Woo Da-Vi
    Woo Da-Vi
    • Sung Ye-Rin
    • 2021
    Jin Kyung
    Jin Kyung
    • Noh Jung Ah
    • 2021
    Lee Sang-Jin
    • Park Hyung Do
    • 2021
    Oh Gwang-Rok
    Oh Gwang-Rok
    • Ji Hyun-wook
    • 2021
    Kim Ji-young
    • Kim Ji-na
    • 2021
    Park Yong
    Park Yong
    • Shin Seung-jae (Vice Minister)
    • 2021
    Yang Jo-ah
    • Kim Jin-hee
    • 2021
    Lee Tae-hyung
    Lee Tae-hyung
    • Im Hyeong-bin
    • 2021
    Lee Kang-ji
    • Lee Hyun-jae
    • 2021
    Kim Tae-woo
      • 2021
      Lee Da-yeon
      • Kyung Soo-young
      • 2021
      Lee Jong-goo
      Lee Jong-goo
      • Professor
      • 2021
      Garrison Michael Farquharson-Keener
      Garrison Michael Farquharson-Keener
      • Garrison - MIT Professor
      • 2021
      Jang Eui-don
      Jang Eui-don
      • Prosecutors' office staff
      • 2021
      Paul Battle
      Paul Battle
      • Professor Adolf Miller
      • 2021
      Lee Dong-kyu
      Lee Dong-kyu
      • TNN anchorman
      • 2021
      • All cast & crew
      • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

      User reviews19

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      10danielochoa-06424

      Intriguing drama

      I don't usually watch Korean dramas but I somehow ended up watching this and I'm so glad I did, the storyline is very intriguing, I don't know what it is but something about this show has me hooked.
      10sarahloghin

      What a beautiful story!

      This is not a hot and heavy romance. It is not about kissing scenes or eye candy or anything else you might think of when you think of a romance. The romance is more between the characters and mathematics than it is between the characters themselves.

      It is the slowest of slow burns. A beautifully told story, full of complex characters and complicated emotions, portrayed expertly. I felt like I saw the characters in their full humanity, and their struggles were relatable on some level, which is how it drew me in. They didn't overdo the angst or overact the drama. The actors and actresses are masters of their crafts, and the writing and directing were amazing too.
      10storagekiki

      Math materials in the series is correct and mindblowing. After seeing the whole series, I feel like sweet taste in my soul.

      The plot is deep and well-planned. I enjoy reading about math, and this series amazed me with the math facts represented in each episode. Each tiny detail in the series showed how carefully it was made. For example, the equation (a^2 + b^2)/(ab+1)=k in an exercise sheet is problem 6 in IMO 1988.

      The two main characters' feelings for each other are shown elegantly and softly, not extravagant. My passion for the series was built over time, not prompted and provoked, but incrementally and profoundly.

      It's great to spend time watching these series for the weekend. I feel I'm not wasted any time.
      10begloomaliheh

      Suggest to watch the series

      This story is different, it's not a cliche , usually romantic story get boring after 7 ir 8 episodes, but this one makes me excited... I suggest watch this korean series. I really love this kdrama.
      9bng-63758

      A Beautifully Done and Moving Series

      Given that Mathematics of any kind were always my very worst subject in school, I was fascinated by the fact that I was so quickly drawn into this series. A math teacher with a respected position in her academic world encounters a new student who is a Math prodigy at an astounding level. She finds that working with him is full of surprises and pushes her beyond her own boundaries. His skills are so exceptional, that she is challenged to keep up with him, much less actually teach him. She becomes more of a guide as he navigates his way through creating proofs of equations and living in two worlds - one inside his own mind, and the other on the outside, dealing with other people and the realities of life. Their relationship becomes close, and they are accused of engaging in an inappropriate relationship, which had a major impact on their lives and the trajectory of their increasing closeness, even though it was untrue. Of course there was a large age gap between them. There was also the issue of a female Principal of the school he attended, who was devoted to turn the school into a noteworthy center for talented and gifted children. She became involved in dishonest monetary schemes in order to elevate the school's reputation. Math itself became a "character" in this Drama, and the teacher warns her student not to "Fall In Love" with a proof. Over a long period of time and events, their relationship continues to grow as they both mature. This is a beautifully presented Drama. Math is the glue that holds it together but is not the whole story.

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      • Release date
        • November 10, 2021 (South Korea)
      • Country of origin
        • South Korea
      • Official site
        • Official Site (South Korea)
      • Language
        • Korean
      • Also known as
        • Phương Trình Tình Yêu
      • Production companies
        • Bon Factory Worldwide
        • Studio Dragon
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        • 1h(60 min)
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      • Sound mix
        • Dolby Digital

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