Fake shaman Sin-nam is a 20-something graduate of a shaman school. Chung-dam is a real deal, who is possessed by a child god. And swindling shaman Sung-joon is a middle-aged, whose prime, along with the ghost inside him have all but left. The3 men battle their skills to seize redevelopment district and compete to be the best shaman.
Acting
Park Sung-woong's washed-up shaman swagger steals scenes
Production
Gritty redevelopment district becomes character itself
Writing
Rivalry between frauds sharper than actual supernatural threat
Director
Lee Han-jong
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Korean shamanism (muism) was suppressed for decades; this film satirizes its commercial revival in urban spaces.
Director Lee Han-jong researched actual Seoul shamans for months — many 'blessed' the production ironically.
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