Critics were divided. Some called it “melodramatic excess” ( Korean Film Council ). Others, like critic Darcy Paquet, noted that the film uses historical setting to critique modern patriarchy — the concubine’s plight mirrors contemporary South Korean women’s struggles with surveillance, bodily autonomy, and political exclusion.
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The film is praised for its gorgeous scenery, exquisite cinematography, and historical set design. Critics were divided