Ep. 12: Master painter Yoshihide creates a mausoleum mural depicting the kingdom's true suffering under the king
Aired on December 27, 2009
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Yoshihide, recognized as the nation's foremost artist, receives a commission to create his magnum opus for the king's mausoleum. The intended subject is a depiction of the ruler's domain. However, within this authoritarian state, Yoshihide witnesses only the profound hardship endured by the common people. Rejecting the official narrative, he chooses to portray the reality of the land instead. This decision transforms his final piece into a stark tribute to the country as it truly exists, highlighting the disparity between the ruler's vision and the populace's actual experience.
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