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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

    Episodes16

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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
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews32

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    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.
    10Geeta352

    Don't Miss This One!

    This is by far one of the best KDramas I have ever watched. The lead actors Lee Seo Jin and Uee are to be commended on their convincing portrayal of a couple who initially marry for the wrong reasons, but later fall deeply in love with each other. This series will make you laugh and make you cry. The premise of the story is so realistic that it draws the viewer into its web of life and death. Kudos to all for this unforgettable and wonderful series. It is a masterpiece that I will watch again and again!
    9nazreena-18099

    A Very Sad Drama

    First you hate the lead male for being so inhumane. And then you pity him for the way he cares the lead female. This drama is a very sad love story. It tells us about how people try to enjoy life with their loved ones despite all the troubles in life .
    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.
    7surrinderella

    My first Korean drama!

    I loved this drama but it was also very frustrating as someone who is not familiar with Korean culture. Lots of deep pauses and politeness and nobody really responded to questions put to them out of politeness/ respect. Imagine the difference if people just communicated directly. I'm not convinced the subtitles were 100% accurate either, which probably didn't help- some of the lines seemed callous but I wasn't sure if this is Korean humour to use insults to deflect their emotions or bad translation.

    Despite the frustrations, got absolutely hooked and very attached to the characters especially the little girl, who deserves all the awards possible. In fact all the actors were brilliant and their roles were very genuine. Was expecting more from the ending, it kind of just finished.

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      Remade as Ikimizin Sirri (2021)

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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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    • Runtime
      • 1h 15m(75 min)
    • Color
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