My Neighbor's Wife (2016)

A 2016 South Korean erotic drama about a married woman who abandons all restraint on a secret two-night escape with a forbidden neighbor.

My Neighbor's Wife - Movie Information

  • Original Title: 내 이웃의 아내
  • Release Year: 2016
  • Directed by: Jung Dae-man
  • Type: Movie
  • Genres: Romance, Drama
  • Runtime: 1h 20m
  • Original Language: Korean
  • Spoken Languages: Korean
  • Release Date (Theatrical): July 28, 2016 (South Korea - 청소년 관람불가)
  • Alternative Titles: My Neighbor's Wife (KR)
  • Production Countries: South Korea

My Neighbor's Wife - Plot

Yoon-jeong asks her mother to take care of her daughter and then she leaves on a secret romantic trip with a man in her neighborhood while her husband is away from home for a business trip. The man and the woman on their secret two night three day trip forget about anything about law, morals, or common sense. They follow their instinct to satisfy the desire for each other's body all day long. The endless desire would not drive away from her body.

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My Neighbor's Wife - Cast & Crew

Director(s)

  • Jung Dae-man

Main Cast

  • Kim Jin-seon
  • Kim Geon
  • Min Jae-ha
  • Im So-mi
  • Oh Mi-seon
  • Lee Jae-soon
  • Yoo Seung-hyeon

My Neighbor's Wife - FAQs

What is My Neighbor's Wife about?

My Neighbor's Wife follows Yoon-jeong, a married woman who arranges childcare with her mother and then slips away on a secret two-night getaway with a man from her neighborhood while her husband travels for work. The film centers on their intensely physical affair and the complete abandonment of social and moral boundaries.

Who are the main actors in My Neighbor's Wife?

The cast is led by Kim Jin-seon as Yoon-jeong and Kim Geon as Seung-hoon, the two central figures in the affair. They're joined by Min Jae-ha, Im So-mi, Oh Mi-seon, Lee Jae-soon, and Yoo Seung-hyeon in supporting roles.

When was My Neighbor's Wife released?

My Neighbor's Wife was released on July 28, 2016, in South Korea. It received a 청소년 관람불가 (Adults Only) classification, restricting it to viewers aged 18 and over in its home market.

Who directed My Neighbor's Wife?

My Neighbor's Wife was directed by Jung Dae-man, a South Korean filmmaker working within the country's adult erotic drama genre. The film runs approximately 80 minutes and was produced in South Korea.

What genre is My Neighbor's Wife?

My Neighbor's Wife falls into the Romance and Drama genres, with a strong erotic softcore element characteristic of South Korean adult films of this era. It focuses on forbidden desire, infidelity, and the emotional and physical consequences of an extramarital affair.

How long is My Neighbor's Wife?

My Neighbor's Wife has a runtime of 80 minutes, making it a compact and focused feature. The film's short running time keeps the narrative tight, concentrating almost entirely on the two-night affair at the heart of the story.

What are similar movies to My Neighbor's Wife?

If you enjoy My Neighbor's Wife, you might also like Husband Friend (2019), A Good Friend's Wife (2019), Covet Your Brother-in-law (2019), Dirty Wife (2020), and A Suspicious Employee (2017). For broader romantic drama picks, An Affair of Love (1999) and Newness (2017) are worth exploring.

What language is My Neighbor's Wife in?

My Neighbor's Wife is entirely in Korean. It is a South Korean production with Korean as both the original and spoken language throughout the film.

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