By Lee Hyo-won
Staff Reporter
In the "hardboiled" romantic comedy "Venus and Mars" (working title), two unlikely actors have teamed up to give new meaning to a lover's quarrel. Screen star Kim Tae-hee has cast off her sweet and elegant image to play a bitter ― and violent ― woman while bona fide actor Seol Kyeong-gu has toned down his tough on-screen persona to play the battered husband.
"It's basically about two people, who, before getting married, couldn't stand being apart, but afterwards can't stand each other", said Sul during a recent press event.
The film could be seen as a homegrown version of "The War of the Roses" (starring Michael Douglas) with a touch of Brangelina's "Mr. and Mrs. Smith". To this, director Han Ji-seung ("A Day") said he was definitely influenced by the Michael Douglas movie, but "Venus and Mars" was actually inspired by the true, ultra-dramatic story of a friend and his girlfriend.
"Rather than focusing on romance, it's a story tha...|
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