I can't laugh at how ridiculous "Parasite" is- a masterpiece parasitic on modern inequality

The truth revealed by parasitism: human nature does not change

So far, I have been writing about director Bong Joon-ho's wonderful direction in ``Parasite''. Lastly, I would like to consider the appeal of the script.

As I mentioned earlier, the idea for this film came from director Bong Joon-ho's experience as a private tutor, but the idea was developed even before ``Snowpiercer,'' which has many similarities. The final script was written in about three and a half months (the shooting period was 77 days).

The reason why this work was a huge hit and received rave reviews around the world is probably due to the ``mix of entertainment and social aspects'' mentioned above, but also because the main premise was pure fun and empathy. That's right. In particular, this "empathy" is a truly excellent device, with a structure in which the more the story progresses, the more empathy grows within the viewer. What I mean by this is that in the beginning of the film, the audience is placed ``in-between'' between a rich family and a poor family, but that relationship begins to crumble. The audience feels a ``closeness'' to the poor family, who were ``looked down upon,'' and their ``envy'' toward the wealthy family, who were ``the object of their laughter,'' becomes apparent. In other words, we are made aware of the cruel truth that we ourselves are embedded in the larger flow of ``economy''.

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The reality is that the young and old, the rich and the poor, the characters, and the audience are ultimately influenced by money. As symbolized by the line in the movie, ``500 college graduates are rushing to fill the driver's position,'' regardless of whether they have the ability or not, those who can't get the job will have no choice but to sink without being able to get the job. This is not a problem unique to South Korea; all of the Palme d'Or-winning films in recent years have depicted poverty, and the fact that this film has been a hit and highly rated in various countries includes "Parasite". It also serves as paradoxical proof that the subject matter is a problem that is common throughout the world. This ``drop'' is truly powerful, and it sticks in your mind even after you've watched it. It's like a landscape stone. Or, it leaves a bitter aftertaste, like a ``smell'' that never goes away.

A poor family takes in a wealthy family and becomes "parasitic" on the rich life. However, this is just the beginning, and a certain incident makes them realize the true nature of humans. What is symbolic is the conversation that parents have. When my father says, ``Wives from wealthy families are pure even though they are rich,'' my mother replies, ``She's pure because she's rich.'' Although the lines are placed casually, it seems that the true essence of this work is hidden here.

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The fact is that even if you earn money or lie about your identity, you won't be the same. They cannot escape from their ``parasitic'' position. Humans who live semi-underground have their roots tied to that place.

Where can we find the answer to overturning “disparities”?