Shinmyung, a passionate waacking dancer, aspires to finance her genderreassignment surgery by winning a dance battle with a large jackpot, but ends up in second place. At the same time, she learns that her father, a master of traditional Nongak, has passed away. Shinmyung returns to her hometown after hearing that she will come into an inheritance if she performs a memorial service for her father on the forty-ninth day of her father′s death but unbeknownst to her, numerous obstacles in the form of misunderstandings and family dramas await her. It seems no coincidence that the main character′s name is Shinmyung, which means ‘excitement.’ Peafowl is extremely entertaining. A family drama of conflict and reconciliation, it tells the story of the creator′s growth beyond adversity and hardship, and is a bold and sleek example of queer cinema. The film tells its story without prejudice, and in a manner that is as rhythmic and balanced as a musical work. Hae-jun, a real waacking dancer, stars in the film.
