Like Flowers in Sand (2023) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

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Like Flowers in Sand2023

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What We Think

Like Flowers in Sand is refreshingly non-woke by contemporary standards. It prioritizes storytelling and heritage over messaging, rarely irritating with forced representation or ideological monologue. A welcome break from the usual modern fare.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The show largely centers on traditional storytelling and character development rooted in Korean wrestling culture. Identity politics feel minimal, with casting and plot staying relevant to the setting. While there are some modern themes, these don't overwhelm the narrative.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Family ties, masculinity, and community honor are major elements, portrayed mostly in a positive light. There’s little subversion of traditional values or overt cultural revisionism. If anything, it celebrates cultural heritage rather than rewriting or mocking it.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Alternative viewpoints aren’t aggressively villainized, and traditional perspectives are allowed space without being caricatured. The show offers a fairly diverse range of character motivations without descending into ideological uniformity.

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