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Marriage Contract

Original title: Gyeolhongyeyak
  • TV Series
  • 2016
  • 1h 15m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
1.3K
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Marriage Contract (2016)
Legal DramaWorkplace DramaDrama

A poor, widowed woman, desperate to support her 7-year-old daughter, and a wealthy business executive with a sick mother enter into a contract marriage together.A poor, widowed woman, desperate to support her 7-year-old daughter, and a wealthy business executive with a sick mother enter into a contract marriage together.A poor, widowed woman, desperate to support her 7-year-old daughter, and a wealthy business executive with a sick mother enter into a contract marriage together.

  • Stars
    • Lee Seo-jin
    • Kim You-Jin
    • Kim Kwang-kyu
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Lee Seo-jin
      • Kim You-Jin
      • Kim Kwang-kyu
    • 32User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Lee Seo-jin
    Lee Seo-jin
    • Han Ji-hoon
    • 2016
    Kim You-Jin
    Kim You-Jin
    • Kang Hye-soo
    • 2016
    Kim Kwang-kyu
    Kim Kwang-kyu
    • Park Ho-joon
    • 2016
    Shin Rin-ah
    Shin Rin-ah
    • Cha Eun-seong
    • 2016
    Kim Yoo-ri
    Kim Yoo-ri
    • Seo Na-yoon
    • 2016
    Kim Young-pil
    Kim Young-pil
    • Han Jeong-hoon
    • 2016
    Kim Yong-geon
    • Han Seong-gook
    • 2016
    Lee Hwi-hyang
    • Oh Mi-ran
    • 2016
    Park Jung-soo
    • Yoon Seon-yeong
    • 2016
    Ahn Ji-hoon
    • Jo Seung-joo
    • 2016
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    User reviews32

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    10peterxnxn

    A good drama of MBC's

    I'll not write a consistent summary, this can be found on Asianwiki. I'll write why I rated 10, why I like this, what I found great in the filming technique and acting. There are at least three main characters: Ji Hoon who wants to save his mother by a deadly liver disease; Hye-Soo a single mother who want to be a transplant donor, she herself find to be very ill; Hye-Soo's little daughter Eun-Sung who is truly adorable at only seven years old .

    First, I like the pace of film, well balanced. Secondly, in this drama are a few scenes filmed from many angles, I like enormous that is not a lazy filming technique. And so many well framed scenes: bedtime late conversation between mother and daughter, some wonderful hand grips, a few nice hugs, the harsh conversations of the main characters with Ji-Hoon's father, an amazing godfather, literally. Thirdly and the most importance for me is Eun-Sung's acting (actress Shin Rin-Ah): I'm in awe how the filming team managed a child, clever indeed, to perform a lot of brilliant scenes, to sustain long dialogues. She is the cherry on the cake, without her all drama is void. I emphasize again, I'm enchanted how the crew ,director, writer, managed to highlight the girl. I feel and that good chemistry between mother and girl; praises for this to actress Uee.
    9alexandra-42857

    Very well acted, sad but still lovely

    I don't usually watch films that are very sad but this one was different . Make no mistake I cried almost every episode but it was also very heartwarming and so well acted with messages of such selfless love through adversity. The main actress was brilliant so much so that you forgot she was acting and her daughter was just adorable. Loved the character progression and glimpse into life in Korea. Very different to Hollywood programs/films and found myself thinking about it for weeks after watching. Truly touched my heart.
    9venusray-31451

    Feel sad drama

    A terminally ill patient desperate to provide a better life for her daughter enters into a contract marriage with her employer who later falls in love with her. This is the essence of the story. It has heartbreakingly beautiful romance and focuses on two things. One the mother's love for her child and secondly, the true meaning of love. There is nothing special about the marriage contract theme that you see in kdramas or other books. But this one is different. What stands out in this drama is the amazing cast. Even the little girl was really good at her acting. And the layers in the plot. Like it will provide you an actual reasons for entering into marriage contract. If in reality someone enters into a marriage contract this will actually be the scenario. You will get a vibe like that. It's a slow burn. However this show has it's own flaws. Like a predictable plot and sometimes you will feel that it's a bit of a drag. So I will suggest you if you are ready for a slow drama that is good you can go for this. Why fee sad? Because throughout the show you will get this vibe. The more the episode progress more you will connect with the charecters & more you will feel bad for them. I agree that there is nothing striking about the male lead's looks but you will fall in love with his acting. The personality of the character will stand out. Give this a try. This show won't disappoint you.
    9thespira

    Obessed with Koran's now

    This was my first Korean drama and I binged it in one weekend. Although it's quite lengthy sometimes you get quickly attached to the 2 main characters and how the cold hearted playboy falls for those 2 ladies. I was so eager to see how things were going to unfold given the fact that we learn the leading lady had a terminal illness from the get go. Lovely story and the little girl gives an awesome performance.
    10pagal-tigerniskson

    This is an absolute sob fest

    You would cry your heart out and will pour tears in litters. My head aches after so much hours of crying on this show. This evokes the emotion in the deepest ways from episode 10. If you even need a good cry , give this one a try. Join hands with An undying love of a mom and a child who has a seen a world a little with a guy who is ready to lay everything for love.

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    • Release date
      • March 5, 2016 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official site
      • Official Site (South Korea)
    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Gyeolhongyeyak
    • Production company
      • MBC-TV Korea
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      • 1h 15m(75 min)
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