The Host is a well-made artistic commercial film. This movie, directed by Bong Joonho, is highly critical of the Korean government, which is under the control of the United States. The Korean government created the monster and serves as the host of the U.S. government, a puppet under U.S. control. The monster directly reflects the pain the Korean citizens suffer due to the distorted authority of the Korean government, which is being controlled by the Americans. Through this movie, Bong Joonho warns of the importance of self-consciousness and the awakening of Koreans’ sense of nationalism and individualism.
1. Convenience Store
The convenience store is where Gang-Du’s family spent their life together before the monster’s appearance. Director Bong Joonho captures the picture of Gang-Du’s daughter, Hyen-seo, and the wanted poster of his family, which is placed in the convenience store, to emphasize the meaning of the store. The store reflects Gang-du’s family or the memory he has of and the love he has for his family.
2. Last Scene of the Film and the Director’s Message
This very last scene is the most important segment of the movie because it well conveys the director’s message. The director captures the convenience store and a dim streetlamp in an isolated snowy field. Gang-Du is awakened to guard the convenience store, which reflects his memory of and love for his family. The director warns that the monster, which is distorted governmental authority, can be re-created if the citizens do not awaken their sense of nationalism and individualism. The director stresses the importance of self-consciousness once again in this final image. The Korean people must be on guard.
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