You are here:

The Mafia, The Salesman

Name: The Mafia, The Salesman
Director: Shim Seung-bo
Released: 2007
Duration: 107 min

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

2007

Director

Shim Seung-bo

Runtime

107 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

This film is a traditional genre piece that emphasizes commercial comedy and action. It focuses on the tension between organized crime and corporate structures rather than social identity. The narrative does not aim to challenge established social hierarchies or provide characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. Instead, it serves as a localized commentary on globalization through a comedic lens. Overall, the film offers little in terms of progressive or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity, focusing instead on situational humor and traditional plot structures.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does The Mafia, The Salesman have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a conventional storyline that assumes everyone is straight and cisgender. It does not include any characters with non-traditional gender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does The Mafia, The Salesman portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a male character named Doo-shik, who drives the plot forward. The narrative adheres to typical genre conventions where male-driven conflicts dominate.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Mafia, The Salesman?

Fair

The cast is predominantly made up of South Korean actors, reflecting the local cultural experience. The film touches on international trade but keeps its focus on the domestic setting.

How does The Mafia, The Salesman represent religion and culture?

Fair

The movie uses globalization and corporate professionalism as sources of humor. It emphasizes situational comedy rather than addressing deeper issues related to Western dominance or social justice.

Does The Mafia, The Salesman include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Explores themes of globalization and the impact of traditional institutions.
Creates situational comedy through the clash of different hierarchies.

Limited or Absent

Does not aim to disrupt established social hierarchies or offer characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.
Relies on traditional masculine-driven plots and genre conventions.
Fails to include non-traditional gender identities or disability representation.

Official Synopsis

With the looming free trade agreement between the US and South Korea, even a mafia gang thinks it should become more globalized and professional. Doo-shik is picked to infiltrate a mega corporation and steal their methods for success.

How are these scores produced? →