Love and
Leashes (Original title: 모럴센스) | 2022 | 1h 57m
Genre:
Comedy/Romance | Country: South Korea
Director:
Hyeon-jin Park | Writers: Hyeon-jin Park
Cast:
Seohyun, Lee Jun-young, Kim Bo-ra
IMDb: 6.3
My Rate:
9/10
Ji Woo accidentally discovers Ji Hoo's secret about his sexual preferences, and the misunderstanding that occurs between them leads to a unique and contractual relationship.
Warning:
Sexual scenes,
strong language, and sensitive topics.
Synopsis of
Love and Leashes:
Ji Woo (Seohyun) is a senior employee in the Public Relations department. Ji Woo is known for her tough and firm attitude, especially when dealing with their boss who always looks down on women. This makes Ji Woo's relationship with her boss not very good.
Ji Hoo (Lee Jun Young) has just been transferred to the Public Relations department. His handsome looks make many people fascinated by him. Ji Hoo falls in love with Ji Woo's character and unconsciously always defends her in front of the boss, even though his way of defending her makes Ji Woo look bad.
One day, Ji Woo accidentally takes Ji Hoo's package because their names are very similar. Ji Hoo panics because the package contains a dog chain/leash. Ji Woo doesn't think negatively because she thinks the necklace is for a dog. However, a purchase coupon suddenly falls out of the package, where the chain is a chain used for BDSM.
After the incident, Ji Hoo is worried that Ji Woo will think strangely of him. Especially after Ji Woo avoids him. However, it turns out that Ji Woo doesn't think it's strange. She appreciates the sexual preferences that Ji Hoo has.
Ji Hoo, while drunk, tells his desire to make Ji Woo his 'master'. Although initially not agreeing, Ji Woo finally agrees after doing some research on the topic of BDSM. They then enter into a relationship based on a contract they have agreed upon.
Will this
relationship become a real relationship?
Review of Love and Leashes:
Love and Leashes is adapted from the webcomic titled Moral Sense by Gyeowool. Although the theme raised is quite sensitive, it is presented with a romantic comedy twist so it doesn't seem vulgar. Unlike the film Fifty Shades of Grey and its sequels, which present it explicitly and vulgarly. Love and Leashes is more like an education related to the topic of BDSM (Bondage/Discipline, Dominance/Submission, Sadism, and Machosism).
Another topic that is also displayed is related to the patriarchal understanding still held by some men, which is represented by the character of Ji Woo's boss. Where women are still considered inferior to men, even though the woman has better abilities and skills. The contradiction is seen where Ji Hoo prefers a more dominant woman and he is a submission.
The storyline presented is quite interesting and systematic. The camerawork, transitions, camera movement, and color composition are quite good. The choice of music and sound effects is also suitable for each scene. The acting of the actors is also good and not stiff.
What's beyond expectations is Seohyun, a member of SNSD, is willing to take on a role with a sensitive topic. In addition, there are also some scenes that may be implicit related to BDSM. However, Seohyun successfully shows her character well.
This film is
quite light to enjoy, there are many scenes that are also quite entertaining.
Memorable
Scene:
Ji Woo, who is sad because of her failed love story, chooses to take a break from work. Her mother tries to comfort her and gives advice that we cannot control how other people feel about us.
From this
scene, there is a very important lesson, which is that even though we have
given 100% of our feelings and sincerely relate to other people. We can't force
their feelings to be what we expect. We can only accept with an open heart
whatever decisions they make.
Memorable Dialogue:
"Let's date for real. It's an order."
Ending:
Happy Ending
Recommendation:
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