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Marriage Begins With A Lie

1993·Show
12Episodes in1Season

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Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Family and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The story follows Ryota Mizusawa, a kitchen unit salesman, and Masumi Sakaki, a hand model and single mother of two children. Due to a real estate scam, both Ryota and Masumi are sold the same apartment. To retain their new home, they decide to pose as a married couple, leading to a series of comedic and heartfelt situations as they navigate their unconventional living arrangement.
Japanese Romantic ComedyFake Relationship TropeFamily-Oriented DramaDomestic Situational ComedyHeartwarming & LightheartedEnsemble CastRelatable CharactersHopeful Tone90s J-Drama

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How many seasons does Marriage Begins With A Lie have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 12 episodes of about 54 minutes each and is still in production.

When did Marriage Begins With A Lie air?

It started in 1993 and is still in production.

What language is Marriage Begins With A Lie in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese.