Marriage Blue

Marriage Blue

Year: 2013

Runtime: 118 mins

Language: Korean

Director: Hong Ji-young

ComedyRomance

This film explores the anxieties and excitement surrounding marriage through the stories of four different couples. Each couple faces unique challenges and emotions as they prepare for their wedding day, offering a glimpse into the realities and complexities of commitment. From nervous anticipation to unexpected revelations, the movie portrays a diverse range of experiences leading up to that pivotal "I do."

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1

Tae-kyu confronts a troubling clue about Joo-young

A week before the wedding, Tae-kyu discovers something about Joo-young that makes him feel betrayed. His jealousy grows as he digs into her dating history, chasing fragments of the past. The search intensifies as the wedding date draws nearer.

one week before the wedding Tae-kyu's apartment
2

Tae-kyu's investigation intensifies

Days before the wedding, Tae-kyu's anxiety tightens its grip, pushing him to review conversations and memories for clues. Trust frays as he fixates on a single possible secret. The clock toward the ceremony becomes a drumbeat of doubt.

days leading up to the wedding city and apartment
3

So-mi goes to Jeju Island for a nail art competition

So-mi travels to Jeju Island to compete, hoping to focus on her own ambitions. There she meets Kyung-soo, a tour guide and webcomic writer whose charm awakens a new openness. The encounter stirs a pull toward something unfamiliar even as her commitment to Won-chul remains intact.

a few days before the wedding Jeju Island
4

Kyung-soo stirs new feelings in So-mi

Kyung-soo's easy charm challenges So-mi's sense of loyalty and the weight of her seven-year relationship. She negotiates between long-standing affection and a fresh, liberating attraction. The tension between safety and risk grows as the trip unfolds.

during Jeju trip Jeju Island
5

Geon-ho faces an erectile challenge

Geon-ho, a gentle flower shop owner, faces an unexpected erectile dysfunction as his wedding approaches. He seeks reassurance from Joo-young, who explains that stress and emotional pressure can manifest physically. He worries that Vika might be drawn to him for citizenship or status rather than true partnership.

before the wedding Geon-ho's flower shop
6

Joo-young reassures Geon-ho

Joo-young reassures him there is nothing physically wrong and that stress can manifest in this way. Yet his insecurities about true commitment and Vika's feelings linger, underscoring how doubt can strain even a hopeful marriage.

before the wedding Joo-young's urology clinic
7

Dae-bok proposes after pregnancy reveal

Dae-bok begins dating Yi-ra, but the couple's joy is interrupted when Yi-ra reveals she is pregnant during a baseball game. Moved by the news, Dae-bok immediately proposes, trying to anchor their future in certainty. Their days afterward are filled with arguments that hint at deeper uncertainties.

during the game baseball stadium
8

Yi-ra's pragmatism tests the romance

Yi-ra’s pragmatic approach clashes with Dae-bok's earnest optimism, testing how love can survive looming realities. She questions whether love alone is enough to sustain a shared life. They are forced to confront whether something more substantial is needed.

after pregnancy reveal their home and the clinic
9

So-mi senses distance with Won-chul

So-mi senses a widening distance with Won-chul and worries that their wedding might highlight instead of heal it. She weighs whether comfort or passion will govern their future together. The sense of fragility underpins her every choice as the ceremony nears.

days before the wedding Won-chul and So-mi's home
10

Won-chul faces the fear of losing So-mi

Won-chul contemplates whether routine has hollowed out their relationship or merely sheltered them from risk. He wonders if he can rekindle real passion before the ceremony. The pressure of impending vows pushes him to act.

before the wedding their apartment
11

Tae-kyu confronts the truth behind the clues

Tae-kyu confronts Joo-young with the clues he has gathered, testing the strength of their bond. The fear of betrayal and the possibility that their wedding will fail loom large. The moment tightens the countdown to the ceremony.

close to the wedding Joo-young's clinic
12

Quiet crossroads: each couple at the brink

Across the four stories, couples face honesty, vulnerability, and the fear of losing what they already have. They grapple with what love owes them and one another when the future seems unsettled. The film emphasizes quiet, everyday moments as the true measure of commitment.

wedding week various settings
13

Fragile hope endures

Ultimately the film leaves the four couples with a sense of fragile hope that commitment might still endure. The ending suggests that honesty and vulnerability can guide them forward even when trust is tested.

final moments before the wedding multiple settings

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