I have never considered myself a religious person. I have always thought that God is merely a flimsy creation of a king who sought to project an image of strength through deception. However, this film revealed to me that the essence of religion is not God, but rather belief—the belief in oneself and the capacity to show kindness even to your greatest adversary. It is not genuinely about winning or wielding power; it is about being authentic to yourself, not transforming into someone else, but truly embracing who you are. The murder mystery aspect of the film was only decent, featuring a few intriguing plot twists, but to label this movie solely as a murder mystery would be unfair. Although I still do not fully believe in God, I recognize and embrace the ideal of being true to oneself.

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