Desperate to escape from his emotional baggage and the heavy responsibility he’s had all his life, a psychiatric ward worker begins to heal with help from the unexpected – a woman who writes fairy tales but doesn’t believe in them.
Cast: Kim Soo-hyun, Seo Yea-ji, Oh Jung-se
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Season 1
16 episodes
1. The Boy Who Fed On NightmaresMoon Gang-tae has a striking run-in with his brother's favorite author, Ko Mun-yeong, when she comes to his hospital to read to the children.TV-MACC1 h 15 minJun 20, 2020
2. The Lady in Red ShoesMun-yeong invites Moon Sang-tae to a book signing event that ends with a nasty commotion. Gang-tae hears about a job opening in his hometown.TV-MACC1 h 14 minJun 21, 2020
3. Sleeping WitchHaving followed Gang-tae, Mun-yeong begins teaching literature classes at his new hospital. Chaos breaks out when a VIP patient runs away.TV-MACC1 h 17 minJun 27, 2020
4. Zombie KidThe VIP patient's incident triggers childhood memories for Gang-tae, who remains an emotional puzzle to Mun-yeong. Lee Sang-in arrives in town.TV-MACC1 h 10 minJun 28, 2020
5. Rapunzel and The Cursed CastleWith nowhere else to take Mun-yeong, Gang-tae brings her back to his place. Discovering her there surprises everyone, most of all Nam Ju-ri.TV-MACC1 h 13 minJul 4, 2020
6. Bluebeard's SecretWhen Mun-yeong offers an opportunity to Sang-tae, Gang-tae is forced to bend to their will. A patient at the hospital rattles Mun-yeong.TV-MACC1 h 12 minJul 5, 2020
7. The Cheerful DogGang-tae takes a day off from work to spend time with Mun-yeong, who seems to need a distraction. While drinking alone, Ju-ri encounters Sang-in.TV-MACC1 h 12 minJul 11, 2020
8. Beauty and The BeastSeeing Mun-yeong with something that belongs to him upsets Sang-tae. When a belligerent visitor shows up at the hospital, Gang-tae snaps.TV-MACC1 h 17 minJul 12, 2020
9. King Donkey EarsGang-tae and Mun-yeong decide to go on a day trip together. During their mountain getaway, an unforeseen situation crops up.TV-MACC1 h 15 minJul 18, 2020
10. The Girl Who Cried WolfRefusing to go home, Sang-tae coops himself up in a room. Gang-tae wrestles with the demons of his past and the constraints of his present.TV-MACC1 h 22 minJul 19, 2020
11. The Ugly DucklingAn escaped patient shows up at the mansion. Mun-yeong makes an effort to change Sang-tae's mind about allowing her a place in the brothers' lives.TV-MACC1 h 26 minJul 25, 2020
12. Romeo and JulietWanting to overcome his trauma, Sang-tae opens up about his darkest memory. A cruel twist of fate threatens Gang-tae's newfound happiness.TV-MACC1 h 14 minJul 26, 2020
13. The Father of the Two SistersSang-tae shows Gang-tae that he's been practicing drawing his greatest fear. Mun-yeong receives word about her father's worsening condition.TV-MACC1 h 23 minAug 1, 2020
14. The Hand, the MonkfishThe identity of the vandal who ruined Sang-tae's mural sends everyone into a state of shock. Mun-yeong struggles to process a devastating truth.TV-MACC1 h 19 minAug 2, 2020
15. A Tale of Two BrothersAfter a chilling phone call, Gang-tae rushes over to the mansion. Later, Mun-yeong asks the brothers to leave her — but they refuse to listen.TV-MACC1 h 19 minAug 8, 2020
16. Finding the Real FaceMun-yeong decides she's going to publish the new fairy tale after all. Everyone comes together at the hospital for a reading of the book.TV-MACC1 h 22 minAug 9, 2020
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Desperate to escape from his emotional baggage and the heavy responsibility he’s had all his life, a psychiatric ward worker begins to heal with help from the unexpected – a woman who writes fairy tales but doesn’t believe in them.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Park Shin-woo, Jo Yong
- Studio
- Studio Dragon
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
Korean
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