Marriage Is a Crazy Thing (2002 Film)

Marriage Is a Crazy Thing (Korean: 결혼은, 미친 짓이다; RR: Gyeolhoneun Michinjishida) is a 2002 South Korean romantic drama film written and directed by Yu Ha. The film explores the complexities of modern relationships and the societal pressures surrounding marriage in South Korea.

Film poster for Marriage Is a Crazy Thing — The official theatrical poster for the film.

Plot

The story follows Joon-young (Kam Woo-sung), a man content with his single life, who meets Yeon-hee (Uhm Jung-hwa), a lighting designer actively seeking a marriage partner. Despite their differing views on commitment and Joon-young not meeting Yeon-hee's initial criteria for a husband, the two find themselves drawn to one another. The narrative examines their unconventional relationship as they navigate the tension between personal desire and social expectations.

Cast

Actor Kam Woo-sung — Kam Woo-sung as Joon-young.

Actress Uhm Jung-hwa — Uhm Jung-hwa as Yeon-hee.

The film features the following primary cast members:

Kam Woo-sung as Joon-young
Uhm Jung-hwa as Yeon-hee
Park Won-sang as Kyu-jin
Kang So-jung as Se-eun
Yoon Ye-ri as Yoo-ri

Scene from the film — A still from the production.

Production

The film was directed and written by Yu Ha, with production handled by Yoon Sang-ho and Cha Seung-jae. It was distributed by Chungeorahm Films. The cinematography was provided by Kim Young-ho. The film has a runtime of 103 minutes and was released in South Korea on April 26, 2002.