A Self-Righteous Man
As the tragic war of fratricide is drawing to a close, a special agent nicknamed Dokbul, Kang Cheol-gu, is given an intelligence mission to identify and confirm the enemy's unusual movements. While on a mission, Cheol-gu infiltrates the enemy's camp alone and accidentally witnesses a bloody scene of massacre of civilians. He saves the only survivor, Hwang No-in, and is hinted that the enemy's plot is very dangerous. Cheol-gu approaches Mi-young, a People's Army nurse, to extract information, but is exposed to the enemy and escapes a crisis after a fierce battle. In the end, thanks to Cheol-gu's persistence, Mi-young realizes the illusion of the liberation struggle they are calling for, and transforms into Cheol-gu's collaborator to stop their horrific plot, germ warfare, and carries out the mission. However, the result of this tragic war is only futility. A war of illusions where more is lost than gained, and in the end, even the nickname Dokbul sheds hot tears.
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Plot Summary
The film tells the story of a man deeply devoted to his religious beliefs who faces a crisis of faith when confronted with worldly temptations and the complexities of human nature. As he navigates his spiritual journey, he must reconcile his ideals with the harsh realities of life, questioning the very foundations of his righteousness.
Critical Reception
Details on the critical reception for 'A Self-Righteous Man' from 1988 are not widely available in English-language sources. However, as an Iranian film from that era, it likely engaged with themes relevant to the socio-religious climate of post-revolutionary Iran.
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- Explores the internal conflict between faith and worldly desires.
- Examines the challenges of maintaining moral integrity in a complex society.
- Potentially offers a nuanced look at religious devotion and its trials.
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