The storyline was accurate, the cinematography great, the writing is to be commended, the direction and production were good too.
The background of the story was hundred years ago and this is fictional so the detail only showed the old social concept.
Or is it the survivor of childhood abuse at the hands of his father AND grandfather modeling their behavior towards him? So in case they'd need to turn something in their favor or they need to depose him, they have someone who is waiting to carry it out.