A Tale of Legendary Libido

The narrative is anchored in a feudal, agrarian Joseon-era world where war drafts and village life mold the characters. Social hierarchies and folk beliefs shape everyday decisions and rituals. The period’s blend of superstition and tradition provides the backdrop for the film’s satirical take on desire and power.

The story unfolds in a secluded, mountainous village during the Joseon era. Daily life centers on agrarian routines, local customs, and a rigid social order under rural governance. The setting’s forests, farms, and traditional shrines amplify the magical and chaotic events sparked by desire and superstition.

🔥 Desire

A forest potion awakened a powerful libido in the village, driving a chain of comic and chaotic events. The film uses humor to explore how unchecked passion disrupts relationships and social harmony. Desires clash with duty, creating tension that propels the plot forward.

🗿 Superstition

Belief in totems, magic, and folk rituals governs much of village life. The Old Woman’s wish and the Jangseung idol serve as catalysts for magical consequences, highlighting how folklore can both comfort and complicate the community. The satire rests on the tension between myth and reality.

⚖️ Duty vs Pleasure

Characters wrestle with personal desire against family and communal obligations. Loyalties are tested as romantic entanglements intersect with marriage, birth, and village duties. The tension between individual want and collective responsibility drives the narrative’s humor and critique.