"You know what kind of plan never fails? No plan. No plan at all." — Ki-taek
BEST OF 2019: Economic Commentary of PARASITE | by andre rivas Parasite(2019)
Parasite (2019), directed by Bong Joon-ho , is a genre-bending masterpiece that explores the deep chasm of class inequality. It follows the impoverished Kim family as they systematically infiltrate the household of the wealthy Park family, posing as unrelated, high-end service workers. 🔑 Key Themes and Symbols "You know what kind of plan never fails
: The Park home is a meticulously constructed set designed specifically to facilitate the movie's complex blocking and themes of visibility. 💡 Notable Dialogue It follows the impoverished Kim family as they
: While the Kims "parasitize" the Parks for money, the Parks are equally parasitic, relying entirely on the labor of the poor for basic survival. 🎬 Production and Reception
This line captures the nihilism of the lower class, suggesting that for those at the bottom, life is a series of disasters that planning cannot prevent.