Everybody has secrets- In
this Korean remake of the British movie About Adam, a mysterious
stranger secretly seduces three sisters. Funnily enough,
instead of causing a family outrage, he uses his supernatural
charm to improve the love life of the three women.
The first sister he seduces, Miyoung, is a nightclub singer
who is fresh from dumping her clingy boyfriend. That same
night, she meets Mr. Perfect: Su-Yeon, played by Korean
hearthrob Lee, Byung-Hun. They quickly fall in love and
not too long after, he proposes to her in public. On the
surface, the boy meets girl plot seems rather straightforward,
but via clever flashback scenes we soon realize that Miyoung
is not the only family member having a relationship with
the suave playboy.
Enter Miyong’s shy bookish sister played by Winter
Sonata star, Choi Ji Woo. She’s a virgin in her late
20’s who is completely wrapped up in her books until
hero Su-Yeon seduces her and she becomes a sexually liberated
woman.
The third sister, Jin Young, is a good mother and chaste
wife. The problem is she’s so engrossed in her role
of wife and mother that’s she’s completely lost
sight of herself. Su yeon also helps her feel sexy again,
thus rekindling the flame of attraction between her and
her long-time husband. In a very funny twist, even the brother
of the three sisters seems to be falling for Su-Yeon!
This movie explores the theme of secrecy (which is something
extremely common in Korean culture). Usually people who
harbor secrets meet with tragic consequences, but this film
seems to secrets are okay. This movie may seem morally corrupt
to some, but since sex is treated with just enough lighthearted
comedic flair, the unlikely premise becomes believable.
In fact, the character who seduces the three sisters never
comes off as a sleazebag thanks to the sincerity and boyish
good-looks of actor Lee, Byung-hun. Over all, this film
is quite enjoyable. It’s a welcome change from movies
which reinforce typical Korean roles for men and women.
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