7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
A Frozen Flower (2008)
A Frozen Flower (2008)
Overview
A historical drama set in the Koryo dynasty and focused on the relationship between a king and his bodyguard.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.0
Overview
A historical drama set in the Koryo dynasty and focused on the relationship between a king and his bodyguard.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film primarily focuses on a tragic human drama of love, duty, and betrayal within a historical monarchy, without explicitly promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies or offering an ideological solution. While it features themes that can be interpreted through a progressive lens (LGBTQ+ relationship, patriarchal critique), these are presented as elements of the narrative's tragedy rather than as explicit political statements.
The movie features a cast that reflects its historical Korean setting, without engaging in explicit DEI-driven casting as defined by the prompt. Its narrative explores a central non-heterosexual relationship, which departs from purely traditional relationship dynamics, but does not explicitly critique traditional identities in a negative light.
Secondary
A Frozen Flower depicts a central, complex, and ultimately tragic same-sex relationship between a Goryeo king and his commander. While the story ends in devastation, the film portrays their love with dignity and intensity. The conflict stems from external societal pressures and internal jealousies, rather than condemning their queer identity, thus affirming the worth of their bond.
A Frozen Flower does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The story centers on a king's homosexuality and the resulting political and romantic entanglements, without touching upon transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is an original historical drama. Its central characters, based on historical figures from the Goryeo Dynasty, maintain their documented genders in the on-screen portrayal. There are no instances where a character's established gender was changed.
A Frozen Flower is an original South Korean historical drama set in the Goryeo Dynasty. The film features Korean actors portraying characters within their historical and cultural context, with no established prior canon or historical record indicating a different race for any main character.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
6.9
Critic Ratings
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