The Nokdu Flower – Unspoiled Review
The Nokdu Flower
♥ Aired: April 26 – July 13, 2019
♥# of Episodes: 24
♥Where to Watch: Viki
♥Genre: Historical Romance
♥Starring: Jo Jung Suk and Han Ye Ri
The Story
In 1894-95 a group of rebels rise up to lead the Donghak Peasant Revolution. Baek Yi Kang is an illegitimate son who has lived his life known only as “So and So”. Now he will join the cause to bring equality to a society ruled by privilege and greed. As their rag-tag group of freedom fighter stands against the royal army and the militarily advanced Japanese, Yi Kang fights a much more personal enemy in the form of his father and half-brother. As communities and families are divided, war rages through the country. And battles are fought not only on the battle fields, but also in the markets and administrative government offices, as everyone steps up to do their part.
Should I Watch
“The Nokdu Flower” is a historical drama about the price of war, particularly from the perspective of the commoners who most often bear the brunt. I looked for this drama when it came out back in 2019 but none of the major streaming sites were airing it. So I was thrilled when I stumbled on it in the “new” releases on Viki. If you are a fan of historical dramas, this one is historically accurate and features a talented cast. The tone is dark and somber and the small bit of romance is subtle and not a major focus of the story. But the characters are moving and the setting, just on the cusp of the end of the Joseon period, gives it a unique flavor. I give “The Nokdu Flower” an 9 out of 10 ramen.
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