Whether out of silence, sanctioned, or direct involvement - Everyone associated with the male lead abused the female lead. The difference between this and the 2017 version, is the rape (2005). But, unlike that remake with matching kidnapping and imprisonment story-line, 2005 had some repercussions. Where there is a shifting of blind loyalties amongst associates and some onscreen remorse from the male lead rapist himself. Maddening as it is, the culpable second female lead in both versions denied any knowledge of the female lead's abuse, right up, and until, the second female lead's own happy ending. But, even with redemption, rape is not romance and doesn't belong in the romance genre. Avoid.

(source; read; My Custom List "Rated One")