7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
My Country: The New Age (2019)
My Country: The New Age (2019)
Overview
Set during the turbulent time of the fall of Goryeo and the founding of Joseon, two former friends face-off against one another over a woman and the future shape of the nation.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Female Combat: Yes
Buddhism: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
Set during the turbulent time of the fall of Goryeo and the founding of Joseon, two former friends face-off against one another over a woman and the future shape of the nation.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject matter, a historical drama about power struggles and nation-building, is inherently broad and lacks a strong, singular political valence. Without specific plot details or thematic emphasis, it is not possible to determine a dominant left or right-leaning perspective.
This South Korean historical drama features a cast and narrative that are traditional for its cultural and historical setting. The casting aligns with expected representations for a Korean period piece, and the storytelling does not appear to engage with explicit DEI critiques or themes regarding traditional identities.
Secondary
The series features Han Hee-jae, who, despite not being a primary warrior, demonstrates proficiency in close-quarters combat. She successfully uses a dagger and hand-to-hand techniques to defeat multiple male opponents in direct physical confrontations.
The film portrays Buddhism as the declining religion associated with the corrupt Goryeo dynasty. Its institutions are shown being dismantled as the new Joseon dynasty, founded on different principles, rises to establish a new order.
Due to a lack of available information regarding the film's content, it is not possible to accurately assess the portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters or themes in 'My Country: The New Age, 2019'. There is insufficient data to determine if any such depictions exist or their nature.
Based on available information, "My Country: The New Age" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on historical events and characters without incorporating elements related to transsexual identity, thus there is no portrayal to assess.
Without information on the source material's characters and their established genders, or a comprehensive list of the show's characters and their on-screen genders, it is not possible to determine if any gender swaps occurred.
My Country: The New Age is a South Korean historical drama. The characters, set in the late Goryeo and early Joseon periods, are portrayed by East Asian actors, consistent with the historical and cultural context. There is no indication of any character being established as a different race in source material or history.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.1
7.0
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