Parasite is a film about families as much as it is about class resentment. As avatars of capitalism, the Parks and the Kims’ codependence sheds light on its systemic mutual toxicity. Yet just as compelling as the parasitic relationships in these families—and what they reveal about the greedy instincts that have been socially programmed into our psyches— is how the distinct nature of their intra-familial dynamics also speak to the larger social forces they exist within. In this light, director Bong Joon-ho is asking us to consider the extent to which capitalism itself cleaves or fortifies the bonds of familial love—suggesting that the greater the class resentment, the stronger the bond.
And strong are the Kim family ties indeed. Their scruffy and clamorous energy invokes a kinship that’s weathered its fair share of hardships, and whose resilience functions as a suit of armor against a ruthless and obscenely unequal social landscape.
And strong are the Kim family ties indeed. Their scruffy and clamorous energy invokes a kinship that’s weathered its fair share of hardships, and whose resilience functions as a suit of armor against a ruthless and obscenely unequal social landscape.
- 11/13/2019
- by The Film Stage
- The Film Stage
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