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“Certainly, it includes that. I want the story to be interpreted in as many ways as possible, and of course, the bad blood aspect of it included. For instance, perhaps this is a story not about the hereditary nature of evil, but rather you could interpret it from a different perspective, too.”

Quote by Park Chan-wook

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Park Chan-wook is a renowned South Korean film director, born on August 23, 1963. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound humanistic concerns, making him a representative figure of the 'South Korean New Wave' in cinema. more

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