The President’s Barber

This political satire delves into the complex relationship between a well-intentioned but politically unsophisticated barber and the enigmatic South Korean dictator Park Chung-Hee. As the barber becomes inadvertently embroiled within the inner sanctum of the powerful figure, his life and that of his family are thrown into an unwanted whirlwind of chaos. The film offers a compelling account of approximately two decades in South Korea's political landscape, seen through the eyes of the barber's son. As we navigate this turbulent period in history, the movie masterfully exposes the intricate dance between innocence, ambition, and political machination while skillfully unveiling the human cost behind the headlines.