South Korea is one of the most politically corrupt countries in Asia. However, in spite of this artists continue to make dramas and films set in several genres which, though not overtly political, manage to get the message across that there is an endemic culture of 'the haves will cling to their privileges no matter what' in modern day Korea.
This film would certainly have to belong to that genre. As the Chief Eunoch states to the King.....I brought them in (that is, the minstrels) to show you (a mirror) of your Court, however, your lust for a boy (clouded your judgement).
At the end of the film one is left with the knowledge that the rule of the Ministers will be no less corrupt than that of the King. And as the fadeout begins we see the simple joy inherent within the brotherhood of the minstrels. Whether that joy and brotherhood can be translated into a new regime has yet to be seen.
This film would certainly have to belong to that genre. As the Chief Eunoch states to the King.....I brought them in (that is, the minstrels) to show you (a mirror) of your Court, however, your lust for a boy (clouded your judgement).
At the end of the film one is left with the knowledge that the rule of the Ministers will be no less corrupt than that of the King. And as the fadeout begins we see the simple joy inherent within the brotherhood of the minstrels. Whether that joy and brotherhood can be translated into a new regime has yet to be seen.