The Murky Stream is a masterpiece
For those who like realistic stories of human struggles in a corrupted world, The Murky Stream is a must watch. It is a unique Joseon drama that focuses on the lower class people not the nobles. Instead of pretty heros dressed in shiny hanboks and clean shaven face, actor Rowoon is in dirty rags, his face weathered and covered with beard and grit. In return, we get a serious actor who shines not through his pretty appearance but his top notch acting. He conveys his character's raw emotions through his eyes, minor facial expressions and body language without even saying a word. Then he opens his mouth and starts acting more in his raspy deep emotional voice. I cried watching his character's back story and more when I see his struggles today. I especially like the Mapo gang. I can see their strong bonds in the middle of the chaos. The director's storytelling is also excellent, he expertly directs the flow of the story and connects each character with smooth precision. The Murky Stream is a masterpiece and deserves a lot more attention. I hope this drama wins a lot of awards.Was this review helpful to you?
