“Feng Shui” (2018) is a political period drama that blends royal intrigue with the Korean geomantic tradition known as pungsu‑jiri. Set in the late Joseon era, the film follows Park Jae‑Sang, a gifted geomancer whose life is scarred by the Kim clan’s ruthless pursuit of power. When he joins forces with Heungseon Daewongun, a sharp and ambitious nobleman from a fallen family, the two challenge a political order built on corruption, superstition, and the belief that an auspicious burial site can shape the destiny of future kings. Their struggle pits them against the formidable Kim Jwa‑Geun, whose influence reaches deep into the royal court.
The film uses its historical backdrop to explore how geomancy—far more than folklore—was once a cultural force capable of influencing governance, family legacy, and national fate. As Park Jae‑Sang and Heungseon Daewongun navigate conspiracies, alliances, and betrayals, “Feng Shui” becomes a story about justice, destiny, and the lengths people will go to secure power. It’s both an entertaining political thriller and an accessible introduction to Korean traditions surrounding land, energy, and ancestral honor.
“Feng Shui” is the third entry in Jupiter Film’s trilogy on Korean fortune‑telling arts, following The Face Reader and The Princess and the Matchmaker. If you’re curious about how geomancy shaped Korean history—or simply want a tense, atmospheric drama—this film is a compelling watch.
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“Feng Shui” (2018) delivers a tense, atmospheric look at the Joseon court where land could make—or break—a dynasty. In this political thriller, the fight for an auspicious burial plot becomes a battle for the throne, revealing a world where ambition, fate, and belief collide with deadly consequences.
