6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.3
Overview
For generations, the eldest son of the village has been the protector, but the current heir, Dr. Cheon, is a fake exorcist who doesn't believe in ghosts. Using his penetrating insight into people's minds, he performs fake exorcisms and resolves cases brought to him. However, Yoo-kyung, a client who can see ghosts, approaches him with an offer too tempting to refuse. With his assistant In-bae, Dr. Cheon heads to Yoo-kyung’s house, and gets involved in a series of strange phenomena. As they delve into the mysteries there, they uncover the secrets of a talisman known as ‘Seolkyung’...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
For generations, the eldest son of the village has been the protector, but the current heir, Dr. Cheon, is a fake exorcist who doesn't believe in ghosts. Using his penetrating insight into people's minds, he performs fake exorcisms and resolves cases brought to him. However, Yoo-kyung, a client who can see ghosts, approaches him with an offer too tempting to refuse. With his assistant In-bae, Dr. Cheon heads to Yoo-kyung’s house, and gets involved in a series of strange phenomena. As they delve into the mysteries there, they uncover the secrets of a talisman known as ‘Seolkyung’...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily explores supernatural elements, personal transformation, and cultural themes without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology. While themes like tradition, responsibility, and corruption are present, they are explored within an apolitical narrative framework, allowing for varied interpretations.
The film, deeply rooted in Korean culture, features a cast diverse within its cultural context without explicit recasting of traditionally white roles. Its narrative explores themes of identity and power dynamics but does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center U.S.-centric DEI concerns.
Secondary
Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman is a dark fantasy action film focused on exorcism and mystical battles. Based on all available information, the movie does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, and there is no indication of LGBTQ+ community portrayal within its narrative. Therefore, the film's net impact on LGBTQ+ representation is N/A.
Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman does not feature any transsexual characters or explore themes related to the transsexual community. The movie's plot is entirely centered on spiritual and supernatural conflicts involving exorcism and shamanism, with no reference to gender identity issues.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film's main characters, including Dr. Cheon, Beom-cheon, and Yoo-kyung, retain their canonical genders from the source webtoon, *Possessed*. No evidence suggests any character's on-screen gender differs from their established original gender.
The film's characters are all described as Korean and are portrayed by South Korean actors. There is no indication of prior source material or historical context where these characters were established as a different race, thus no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.9
6.1
Critic Ratings
7.0
N/A
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