Man In Crisis

A quiet, aching domestic drama where midlife restlessness and rekindled longing slowly strain a marriage to its breaking point.

Genres

Drama

Starring

Hwang Shin-hye, Byeon Jung-su, Jin Jae-young

Overview

Dong-ju is fed up with the turbulent city and the intrigues of office life. He has long dreamed of becoming a farmer, but his wife, Geum-hee, opposes his decision, leading to a life of conflict. Then, one day, a disaster struck at work. To make matters worse, Dong-ju is reunited with his unforgettable first love, Yeon-ji, who reappears and shakes his heart. Ultimately, Dong-ju resigns and decides to become a farmer, but cracks begin to form in their marriage. Forced to let go of his first love due to her family's opposition, Dong-ju finds himself uncontrollably shaken by Yeon-ji's return. Dong-ju's 10-year marriage is put to the test. Meanwhile, Geum-hee, who has struggled to find a job and is starting her career, is approached by Kang Jun-ha, a man with a charming and trembling demeanor. Weary of betrayal and loneliness, Geum-hee is faced with a once-in-a-lifetime, seemingly unattainable, true love. Dong-ju, Geum-hee, and their three daughters are on the brink of collapse…

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, romantic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, family, betrayal, identity

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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