When the Camellia Blooms
Seen it?2019 | 1 seasons | 35 min | Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention, though it had a small audience and a quick end and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Weeds or Desperate Housewives, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- 1 season: a few weeks of evenings, episodes of about 35 minutes, about 23 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Dongbaek is a single mother. When a potential new love enters her life, she finds ways to defy the social stigmas surrounding her.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
28 wins and 14 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Ran for 1 season and reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 60K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Im Sang-choon
- Gong Hyo-jinDongbaek
- Kang Ha-neulHwang Yong-sik
- Kim Ji-seokKang Jong-ryeol
- Son Dam-biChoi Hyang-mi
- Oh Jung-seNo Gyu-tae
- Yeom Hye-ranHong Ja-yeong
- Ji SuyeonJessica
- Goh Doo-shimKwak Deok-sun
- Kim Kang-hoonKang Pil-gu
- Jeon Bae-sooChief Byeon