Origin of Monogamy (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2013, Origin of Monogamy is a romance film directed by Min Kyeol, running about 103 minutes. “Endless greed for sex...and obsession; AIDS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kim Seon-ae works at the AIDS Research Laboratory, Jang Mi-joo works at a nooky establishment and Han Seong-ae is a psychiatrist. Seong-ae talks to single men about sex and is responsible for her friend Seon-ae's hypnotic treatment. One day, Seong-ae hears something shocking about AIDS during therapy... Seon-ae shudders at the mention of men and doesn't want anything to do with them. Seong-ae tries to treat this woman hooks her up with Jae-san at a club. Mi-joo is pressured to perform oral sex in order to marry Jae-seon as she is bad-off and survives every day by working at the sexual establishment. Mi-joo had lied about her family being well-off and when Jae-san asked to visit her home, she became surprised. She calls Seon-ae who she doesn't usually call and asks her for a favor. Seon-ae meets a man for the first time at a club!!! Mi-joo can't refuse anything her boyfriend asks for! Same goes for Park Jae-san. The three of them are out for trouble...
Who’s in it. Origin of Monogamy stars Lee Sun-jin as Han Seong-ae (한성애), Lee Yo-seong as Choi Yang-seong (최양성), Choe Yun-Seul as Jang Mi-joo (장미주) and Yang Young-ryoon as Kim Seon-ae (김선애), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Origin of Monogamy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Origin of Monogamy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Origin of Monogamy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Origin of Monogamy (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Origin of Monogamy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Origin of Monogamy worth watching?
- Origin of Monogamy holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Origin of Monogamy?
- Origin of Monogamy stars Lee Sun-jin, Lee Yo-seong, Choe Yun-Seul, Yang Young-ryoon and Kim Mi-ra-I.
- When was Origin of Monogamy released?
- Origin of Monogamy was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.