6.0
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The Concubine (2012)
The Concubine (2012)
Overview
Living a torturous life of poverty and barely able to survive, Hwa-yeon decides to offer herself as one of the king’s concubines. Once inside the royal palace, two men are immediately seized by the woman - the Grand Prince Seong-won, a megalomaniacal ruler drunk with power and lust, and Kwon-yoo, who has everything to lose if his desire for Hwa-yeon is exposed.
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Viewer Rating
6.0
Overview
Living a torturous life of poverty and barely able to survive, Hwa-yeon decides to offer herself as one of the king’s concubines. Once inside the royal palace, two men are immediately seized by the woman - the Grand Prince Seong-won, a megalomaniacal ruler drunk with power and lust, and Kwon-yoo, who has everything to lose if his desire for Hwa-yeon is exposed.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film is Left-Leaning due to its dominant themes critiquing patriarchal power structures and the systemic oppression of individuals within a tyrannical royal court, highlighting the human cost of unchecked authority and rigid hierarchy.
The movie features an ethnically homogeneous cast, consistent with its historical Korean setting. However, its narrative strongly critiques traditional patriarchal power structures, depicting male figures in positions of authority as often driven by destructive desires, leading to significant suffering for others, particularly women.
Secondary
The Concubine does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on heterosexual relationships, desire, and political intrigue within a historical royal setting, without exploring queer identities or experiences.
The film 'The Concubine' is a historical drama set in the Joseon Dynasty, focusing on a love triangle and power struggles within the royal court. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative, leading to a determination of N/A for its portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Concubine (2012) is an original South Korean historical drama. It is not an adaptation of pre-existing source material with established characters, nor does it feature historical figures whose gender was altered. All characters were created for this specific film.
This South Korean historical drama is an original story set in the Joseon Dynasty. All characters are depicted as Korean and are portrayed by Korean actors, aligning with the historical and cultural context of the film. There are no instances of characters established as one race being portrayed as another.
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