"The War of Flowers" is set against the backdrop of ancient Korea and tells the story of the suffering of women under a brutal feudal system, providing a comprehensive depiction of the social customs of ancient Korean society. The life of the film's female protagonist, Gilri, can be roughly divided into four historical stages: a fallen noblewoman, a young widow, a servant in a bureaucratic household, and the wife of a government official. Regardless of her identity, her tragic fate remains consistent. The cruel oppression of Gilri by the feudal society is primarily reflected in the physical torment she endures. In traditional feudal society, Confucian ideology imposed the heavy burden of 'chastity' on women, leaving them with no chance of liberation; their spirits and bodies are completely controlled, and any attempt to escape this control often leads to the threat of death. Gilri's sexual freedom is mostly expressed during her time as the wife of a laborer at the bottom of society. However, when she re-enters the bureaucratic world, her body is once again subjected to torment, even to the point of being killed by the husband she once loved. "The War of Flowers" creates a tragic yet stunning portrait of the protagonist's life through a meticulously crafted story and vivid colors, while condemning the Confucian remnants that oppress women's dual freedoms—both spiritual and physical. The film's critical spirit is still noteworthy today and carries strong guiding significance.
Korea Drama
The Cruel History of the Palace: The War of Flowers
actor： Kim Hyun-joo, Lee Deok-hwa, Song Seon-mi, Jeong Seong-yoon, Jeong Seong-mo, Choi Tae-soo, Ko Won-hee
director：Lu Zongcan
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type：Korea Drama
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status：Total of 100 episodes
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updated：2025-06-04
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region：South Korea
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year：2013
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language：Korean
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