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Happy End

1999·Movie
1h 40min

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

She had another man.

When a wife becomes the breadwinner of her family after her husband loses his job, adultery becomes part of her life.
Korean MelodramaPsychological ThrillerMarital InfidelityFamily BreakdownSocioeconomic PressuresBleak & IntenseAdult RelationshipsConsequences of DesireCharacter Study

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Happy End legally?

Happy End is included with a subscription to AsianCrush in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Happy End worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Happy End rated?

Sexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: sexual content and disturbing imagery.

How long is Happy End?

1 h 40 min

Happy End runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is Happy End in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Happy End?

7GBHKINITJPKRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Happy End in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Happy End use?

Driven to SuicideBlack ComedyHappy EndingArmor-Piercing ResponseBig, Screwed-Up FamilyMythology GagMurder in the Family

TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for Happy End, including Driven to Suicide, Black Comedy, Happy Ending.