Matrealinity Runs Deep in QSD

If loyalty is a recurring theme in Queen Seon Deok, then matrealinity is its counterpart. I think it's safe to say that almost all of the important characters are mother figures in the series. Sohwa is a mother to Deokman, Princess Cheonmyung is a mother to Chunchu, and so forth. Furthermore, the ruler as a mother figure to her nation is one of the main concepts of QSD. Interestingly enough, Mishil is metaphorically portrayed as a stepmother to Shilla, while Deokman is represented as the nurturing legitimate mother to the kingdom.

For myself, some of the most memorable scenes in QSD are moments between a mother and a child. Here are some of the highlights:

Memorable Scenes Between a Mother and a Child

Deokman and Sohwa meets after many years of separation

Deokman and Sohwa reunites in episode 31

I don't know about you, but the relationship between Deokman and Sohwa is one of the most heartwarming (and aching) mother and child relationships for me. I was waiting forever for them to reunite and when they finally did, I was bawling my eyes out with them. Goodness, so much love. The director has done the scene beautifully and the emotions were definitely there from Seo Young Hee and Lee Yo Won. They are so pitiful even in their happiness =*(

Bidam escorting Mishil

Scene from episode 50, where Mishil almost embraces Bidam

Alright, Mishil definitely has her issues, but she loves Bidam. This scene is quite sad and I can feel Mishil's angst as she feels tenderness for Bidam but holds it back. Other than Sadaha, I think Bidam is the only person that Mishil truly cares for.