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The Glory. Created by Kim Eun-sook and Kim Won-seok. Netflix, 2022. https://www.netflix.com/title/81374028
Notes
One of the main characters explain the title and essence of the story this way:
There are two ways of gaining back someone’s glory (pride, dignity that was taken away):
- either by practicing forgiveness,
- or by carrying out revenge
One antagonist is in close connection to a Christian congregation. Through that plot line, there is some exploration around the thought that practicing forgiveness (the Christian way) is only a more valid way if the Christian God exists. Given that the context is South Korean, unlike in a European setting, the Christian way is easier to question, contrast, mark as optional.
Vengefulness and forgiveness is also an Old Testament vs New Testament juxtaposition.