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A Man and a Woman

2016Movie1 h 55 min

DramaRomance
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–75%

A deeply romantic, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · comfort watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Fatal attraction changes everything.

Two strangers have dropped their kids off at a pickup area for a children's camp in Helsinki, Finland. A spark of mutual interest is ignited between the man and woman.

Feels like

  • Korean Romance
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Adultery
  • Emotional Complexity
  • Intimate Drama
  • Character-Driven
  • Subtle Performances
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • European Setting

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Lee Yoon-ki
Written by
Lee Yoon-ki, Shin Eun-Young
Produced by
Lee Dong-ha, Oh Jung-wan
Music by
Jeong Ji-young, Lee Seung-chul, Bang Jun-seok

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 25, 2016 · 1 h 55 min · Sexual Content

Released
February 25, 2016
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Korean
Also spoken
Finnish, English
Made in
South Korea
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

Romancing the Widow, Driven to Suicide, Inner Monologue +9

  • Romancing the Widow
  • Driven to Suicide
  • Inner Monologue
  • The Noun and the Noun
  • Set Behind the Scenes
  • Rom Com Job
  • Title Drop
  • Meet Cute
  • Creator Cameo
  • Deliberately Monochrome
  • Revealing Hug
  • Meadow Run

12 of 21 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream A Man and a Woman?"

Questions about A Man and a Woman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is A Man and a Woman worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.7).

Is A Man and a Woman good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is A Man and a Woman plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is A Man and a Woman in English?

KoreanFinnishEnglish

No, it was made in Korean, with some Finnish and English.

What tropes does A Man and a Woman use?

Romancing the WidowDriven to SuicideInner MonologueThe Noun and the NounSet Behind the ScenesRom Com JobTitle DropMeet CuteCreator CameoDeliberately MonochromeRevealing HugMeadow Runand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Romancing the Widow, Driven to Suicide, and Inner Monologue.