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By Joly Herman
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Control, language, and drugs in sleek K-Drama.
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Why Age 15+?
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The Trunk
What's the Story?
In THE TRUNK, a gunshot fires, and a steamer trunk is thrown into the depths of murky water. Several months earlier, a man lies dying in a hospital, and the woman (Seo Hyeon-jin) who sits by his bed passes the next of kin's information to the doctor and takes refuge in the restroom. There, she removes her wedding ring, then returns to the corporate offices that hired her to be wife to the dead man. She takes on the next client, is warned that he's not a match made in heaven, but decides to become wife to a troubled, complicated man (Gong Yoo, Train to Busan). Whose murder precipitated the trunk's jettison into the depths? And what secrets are being kept in the trunk?
Is It Any Good?
Taut acting, a fine script, and a compelling plot will thrill fans of Korean mysteries. Because of its luxurious vibe, younger teens might want to watch this moody Korean thriller, but The Trunk is best suited for more mature audiences.
A good binge for older teens and adults, this show is packaged beautifully, hitting the right notes of tragic luxury, drugs, and sexual tension among people who hire wives and husbands to fill their inner void.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about courage in The Trunk. What does it take to face your deepest fears? What happens when you do?
A main character is ridiculously wealthy. How does he regard his wealth? Is he humble, arrogant, or indifferent?
A character wants to be with his former wife more than anything. What's the difference between self-control and obsession?
TV Details
- Premiere date : November 29, 2024
- Cast : Seo Hyeon-jin , Gong Yoo , Choi Young-joon
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Drama
- Character Strengths : Courage , Humility , Self-control
- TV rating :
- Last updated : December 4, 2024
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