The film originates from the great river story Taebaegsanmaek consisting of 10 volumes and is written by Cho Jeongrae. The story tries to describe and reveal a few generations-lasting conflicts between the haves (proprietors) and have-nots (peasants), which develop into right wings and left wings respectively. While revealing why and how the conflicts come about, the story depicts every corner of real life—romantic, shamanic, and Confucian aspects of the contemporaries. It providesa further insight into the politically controversial ideological issue on which the viewpoint is virtually hardened among over 40’s in South Korea. This ideological issue survives even in the digital age to have a substantial effect on presidential elections.
