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The Penthouse: War in Life (2020)
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Original name: 펜트하우스
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
TV show
Story:
A woman puts everything on the line to achieve her goal of being able to move into a luxury penthouse in the Gangnam District. In the process, she gradually finds herself turning into a monster.
Style:
dorama, thought provoking, captivating, disturbing, uplifting, entertaining
Plot:
high society, husband wife relationship, bullying, violence, revenge, betrayal, penthouse, rivalry, greed, family relations, motherhood, school, strong female lead, direction and purpose, married couple, success, faithfulness, society, aspiration, rags to riches, desire for fame, criminal, evil, infidelity, student ...
Place:
seoul
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