The Handmaiden
아가씨
Non-Premiere
144 minutes | 2016 | South Korea | Erotic, Thriller | Korean, Japanese | English Sub. | 21+
Synopsis
Sinopsis
1930s Korea, in the period of Japanese occupation, a new girl (Sookee) is hired as a handmaiden to a Japanese heiress (Hideko) who lives a secluded life on a large countryside estate with her domineering Uncle (Kouzuki). But the maid has a secret. She is a pickpocket recruited by a swindler posing as a Japanese Count to help him seduce the Lady to elope with him, rob her of her fortune, and lock her up in a madhouse. The plan seems to proceed according to plan until Sookee and Hideko discover some unexpected emotions.
Schedule
Jadwal
XXI Studio 1 | Dec 6, 2024 | 19:30
Director's Biography
Biografi Sutradara
Park Chan-Wook
Winner of the Cannes’ Grand Prix for OLDBOY and the Jury Prize for THIRST, Park Chan-wook stands at the forefront of Korean cinema’s modern-day renaissance. Renowned for his explosive visuals and dynamic storytelling, he is a director who continually challenges and defies expectations.
Cast & Crew
Kru & Pemain
Production Company Moho Film, Yong Film
Producer Park Chan-Wook, Syd Lim
Scriptwriter Chung Seo-Kyung, Park Chan-Wook
Cinematographer Chung Chung-Hoon
Production Designer Ryu Seong-Hee
Editor Kim Sang-Bum, Kim Jae-Bum
Main Cast Kim Min-Hee, Kim Tae-Ri, Ha Jung-Woo, Cho Jin-Woong
Notable Achievement
- Vulcan Award for the Technical Artist – Cannes Film Festival, France. 2016.
- Best Film Not in the English Language – BAFTA Film Award, United Kingdom. 2018
- Grand Audience Award – SITGES (International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia), Spain. 2016
- Best International Film – Saturn Awards, United States. 2016
Filmography
- A Rose Reborn (2014)
- Bitter, Sweet, Seoul (2013)
- Stoker (2013)
- Day Trip (2012) (short)
- Night Fishing (2010)
- Thirst (2009)
- I’m a Cyborg, but That’s OK(2006)
- Lady Vengeance (2005)
- Cut (2004)
- N.E.P.A.L. (2003)
- Oldboy (2003)
- Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002)
- Joint Security Area (JSA) (2000)
- Judgment (1999) (short)
- Trio (1997)
- The Moon is… the Sun’s Dream (1992)
Contact
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